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Tasks & work activities — supreme court judge

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 23-1021.00 (Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers).

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

  • Administer oaths to court participants.
  • Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
  • Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
  • Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
  • Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
  • Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
  • Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
  • Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
  • Make decisions in legal cases.
  • Prepare legal documents.
  • Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
  • Provide legal advice to clients.
  • Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
  • Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.