Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
SOC: 23-1021.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
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.
AI Impact Summary
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 35/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 13 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$115,230
per year
Mean Wage
$122,620
per year
Employment
16K
workers
Wage Range
$56,970 - $203,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 27.0%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
13 tasks analyzed
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
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.
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare written opinions and decisions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 15% |
| 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. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 10% |
| Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 10% |
| Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 75 | 57.0 | 15% |
| Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 15% |
| Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 10% |
| Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 5% |
| Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 5% |
| Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 3% |
| Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 2% |
| Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 2% |
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