Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
13 tasks analyzed
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
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.
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system. | - | - | 15% |
| Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements. | - | - | 15% |
| Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits. | - | - | 10% |
| 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. | - | - | 15% |
| Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case. | - | - | 10% |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$61,010
per year
Mean Wage
$66,510
per year
Employment
367K
workers
Wage Range
$39,710 - $98,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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