Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Go Back to List Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Prepare written opinions and decisions.
	Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
	Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
	Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
	Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
	Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
	Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
	Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
	Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
	Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $95,484.00 $45.91  $35.04  $35.18 - $54.66  Bridgeport/Stamford $87,883.00 $42.25  $35.02  $35.18 - $43.42  Hartford $98,496.00 $47.35  $35.74  $36.04 - $57.69  New Haven $92,088.00 $44.27  $35.18  $35.18 - $59.87

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   11   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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