# 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.