Automation index
How much of a Paralegal’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already search case law and draft a first brief. Standing it up in court, and owning it, is still the lawyer’s job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Paralegal
44%
AI can already do 44% of this job.
#4 / 623
View rankingParalegal
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 55% | +11.6 |
Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 19% | 55% | +10.5 |
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
File pleadings with court clerks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 22% | +2.2 |
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 44% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- legal case management
- legal research
- legal department processes
- legal terminology
- court procedures
- compile legal documents
- handle evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3411
IS WORK OVER?
Excavator operator
18%
#564 / 623
View rankingExcavator operator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and the machine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, load and the batter that comes in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dig with excavator
- load lorries
- batters
- buried services
- set-out levels
- grease the machine
- formation
- site GPS
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 8342