Paralegal or legal assistant
Helps lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, and researching past legal decisions.
Will AI replace paralegal or legal assistant jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Low. More AI overlap than 15 in 100 jobs. AI touches a small part of this work. Most of the job happens with your hands, your body or in person. 29% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Gather and study research like laws, decisions, and legal articles
- Prepare legal papers and organize files on paper or computer
- Get ready for trial by organizing exhibits
What stays human
- Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss case details
- Prepare, edit, and review legal documents like contracts and wills
- File legal papers with court clerks
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.3%. Typical pay: $62,890 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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