Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Judge?
Sorting the file and a first order come earlier. Sentencing a person, looking them in the eye, and signing do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Judge
19%
AI or a robot can already do 19% of this job.
#92 / 103
View rankingJudge
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Read, index and summarise the case file.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 38% | +7.6 |
Draft routine orders and procedural rulings.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hearing, examination and adversarial argument.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Weigh evidence, credibility and context.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Write and reason the judgment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Sign, own the decision and preside.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 6% | +0.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Read, index and summarise the case file
- Weigh evidence, credibility and context
- Write and reason the judgment
- Sign, own the decision and preside
- juez
- jueza
- judge
- magistrad
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2612
IS WORK OVER?
Tax advisor
30%
#36 / 103
View rankingTax advisor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- value-added tax law
- tax legislation
- inform on fiscal duties
- advise on tax planning
- inspect tax returns
- prepare tax returns forms
- calculate tax
- research taxation procedures
- interpret financial statements
- prepare financial statements
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2082.00· ESCO/ISCO 2411