Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (14%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 10 (71%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (14%)

• Prepare written opinions and decisions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Schedule hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task