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Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Legal Professionals
Judge

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

At a Glance

Judge. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Management, Time Management, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Median Wage

$115,230/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-0.7%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (12)

Automated Information Systems

4.8

Claims Processing

4.8

Process Improvement

4.5

Process Architecture

4.4

Court Procedures

4.4

Calculations

4.3

Legal Interpretation

4.3

Legal Hearings

4.1

Case Law

4.0

Adjudication

3.8

Medical Office Procedures

3.8

Common Skills (18)

Management

5.0

Communication

4.9

Verbal Communication Skills

4.8

Grammar

4.7

Clerical Works

4.7

Advocacy

4.6

Computer Literacy

4.5

Analytical Skills

4.2

Accountability

4.2

Arithmetic

4.2

Planning

4.1

Microsoft Office

4.0

Quality Assurance

4.0

Report Writing

3.9

Detail Oriented

3.9

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