Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
SOC Code: 23-1021
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officerss determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 77.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 77.2 — High
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Median Salary
$115,230
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Job Growth
-0.7%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Writing
- •Judgment and Decision Making
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
- •Active Learning
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation