National

Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.

Sample of reported job titles: Administrative Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge, Hearing Officer, Adjudicator, Appeals Examiner, Appeals Referee, Administrative Judge, Social Security Administrative Law Judge, US Administrative Law Judge (United States Administrative Law Judge), Claims Adjudicator

Tasks

• Prepare written opinions and decisions.
• Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and 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, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
• Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.