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?
Pediatrician
21%
#428 / 623
View rankingPediatrician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1221.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211