According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases. | 97% |
| Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions. | 94% |
| Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims. | 93% |
| Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement. | 91% |
| Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents. | 90% |
| Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests. | 86% |
| Authorize payment of valid claims. | 85% |
| Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence. | 84% |
| Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements. | 81% |
| Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues. | 80% |
| Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases. | 80% |
| Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers. | 78% |
| Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records. | 74% |
| Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings. | 72% |
| Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign. | 72% |
| Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation. | 71% |
| Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings. | 60% |
| Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning. | 60% |
| Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools. | 58% |
| Participate in court proceedings. | 56% |
