Automation index
How much of a Prosecutor’s job can AI already do?
An indictment can be sketched. Deciding to drop a case, accusing in court, and owning it cannot.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Prosecutor
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#334 / 633
View rankingProsecutor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Study the file and draft the indictment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 40% | +8.8 |
Search case law and legally qualify the facts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Coordinate with detectives and experts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Appear at trial and examine witnesses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Negotiate pleas and precautionary measures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Decide to drop, charge, or appeal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 8% | +1.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Study the file and draft the indictment
- Coordinate with detectives and experts
- Appear at trial and examine witnesses
- Negotiate pleas and precautionary measures
- Decide to drop, charge, or appeal
- fiscal
- prosecutor
- ministerio publico
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611
IS WORK OVER?
Lawyer
31%
#28 / 633
View rankingLawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise legal assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- advise clients
- draft contracts
- litigate
- interpret law
- legal case management
- court procedures
- compile legal documents
- negotiate in legal cases
- protect client interests
- analyse legal evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611