JOB REPORT / 23-1021 · 14 TASKS

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers.

Can AI do the work of Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?

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Review and evaluate data on documents
Schedule hearings
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that…

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

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14 of 14 tasks reviewed

We went through all 14 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
AI DOES
Scans documents, pulls out key facts, flags missing info, and checks for inconsistencies
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and weigh the full context of each case
TASK 02
Schedule hearings.
AI DOES
Checks calendars, finds open slots, sends notices, and drafts confirmation messages
YOU DO
Handle conflicts, special accommodations, and judgment calls about priority
TASK 03
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
AI DOES
Drafts clear, plain-language summaries of appeal steps and deadlines
YOU DO
Confirm legal accuracy and adapt the explanation to each claimant's specific situation and questions
TASK 04
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
AI DOES
Reviews claim details, checks rules, and flags missing info or inconsistencies
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and take official responsibility for each payment decision
TASK 05
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
AI DOES
Searches relevant laws, flags matching precedents, and drafts initial recommendation summaries
YOU DO
Apply judgment to nuanced facts, weigh credibility, and take legal responsibility for the final decision
TASK 06
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
AI DOES
Scans procedural records, compares them to legal standards, and highlights gaps or inconsistencies
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and sign off on official findings that agencies must follow
TASK 07
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
AI DOES
Searches precedents, summarizes motion arguments, and drafts initial legal analysis
YOU DO
Apply judgment to facts, weigh fairness, and make the final binding ruling
TASK 08
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
AI DOES
Summarizes case files, finds relevant regulations, and drafts decision templates
YOU DO
Assess witness credibility and weigh fairness in the room
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
AI DOES
Drafts legal reasoning and cites relevant cases
YOU DO
Weigh precedent and decide the outcome
About this analysis
58% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10
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.
AI DOES
Searches case law, drafts procedural summaries, flags legal inconsistencies, and helps prepare hearing documents
YOU DO
Stay present in the room to weigh credibility, make binding rulings, and protect every party's rights in real time
TASK 11
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
AI DOES
Drafts question lists, summarizes prior case info, and flags missing details before meetings
YOU DO
Lead the actual conversation and judge whether answers are credible
TASK 12
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
AI DOES
Drafts subpoena language, checks procedural rules, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Sign official documents and administer oaths as a credentialed legal authority
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
AI DOES
Researches relevant laws, cases, and precedents quickly
YOU DO
Weigh the evidence and make the call
About this analysis
29% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
AI DOES
Searches cases and summarizes relevant precedents quickly
YOU DO
Judge which precedents truly apply
About this analysis
28% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
SOC code: 23-1021
Tasks reviewed: 14 of 14

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PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $117,860 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $121,410 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 16,370
Employed in Colorado: 220
Job outlook: −0.7% by 2034 · ~500 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.

Schedule hearings.

Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.

Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.

Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.

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.

Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.

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.

Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.

Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.

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.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.