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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$97,520
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.3% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
What Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers May Have
Adjudications Specialist, Adjudicator, Administrative Hearings Officer, Administrative Judge, Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Examiner, Appeals Referee, Claims Adjudicator, Hearings Officer, Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
- 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.
- Prepare written opinions and decisions.
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (89%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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