According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence. | 93% |
| 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. | 93% |
| Prepare written opinions and decisions. | 93% |
| Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment. | 91% |
| Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations. | 91% |
| Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions. | 90% |
| Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records. | 87% |
| Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions. | 86% |
| Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. | 86% |
| Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them. | 84% |
| Schedule hearings. | 82% |
| Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information. | 79% |
| Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings. | 75% |
| Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases. | 72% |
