How do they match: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

  • Social Security Administrative Law Judge
  • Social Services Analyst

  • 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.

  • Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.