Judges and hearing officers oversee legal matters in court or administrative proceedings. They may conduct pretrial hearings, facilitate negotiations between opposing parties, and issue legal decisions.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Research legal issues
- Read and evaluate information from documents, such as motions, claim applications, and legal briefs
- Preside over hearings and listen to and read arguments by opposing parties
- Determine whether information presented supports a charge, claim, or dispute
- Decide whether procedures are being conducted according to the rules and the law
- Apply law or precedent to reach judgments and to resolve disputes between parties
- Write opinions, decisions, and instructions regarding cases, claims, and disputes
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Job Openings 8
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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