Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Administrative Law Judge to conduct hearings on claims related to government programs in the United States. Key responsibilities include determining claims liability, issuing subpoenas, and ruling on evidence admissibility. The ideal candidate must possess critical thinking, reading comprehension, problem-solving skills, and be effective in communication. This role serves a significant purpose in ensuring legal adherence and decision-making related to various administrative issues.

Qualifications

• Strong logical reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Effective understanding of written work-related documents.
• Ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.
• Full attention to conversations and understanding points made.
• Effective communication in writing for audience needs.
• Consideration of costs and benefits for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings to decide claims concerning government programs.
• Issue subpoenas and administer oaths for formal hearings.
• Rule on exceptions and admissibility of evidence.
• Explain appeals process to claimants.
• Determine liability based on laws and evidence.
• Review claims regarding eligibility and enforcement regulations.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Active Listening

Writing

Judgment and Decision Making

Job description

Administrative Law Judge, Adjudicator, or Hearing Officer

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.

Job Duties

• Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
• Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
• Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
• Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
• Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
• Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.

Required 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.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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• Administrative Hearing Officer
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