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Paralegal

Based on 36 assessments

29% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Paralegal profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
58%
Realistic risk
29%
Research benchmark ?
45%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Paralegals score between 25% and 32%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 23%
34% · p90
On-screen work 51%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 14%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 11%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 24%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Paralegal, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Assisting attorneys during trials or hearings by preparing exhibits, coordinating logistics, and taking notes on proceedings
deep expertise
21% AA 2%
Communicating with clients, witnesses, and court personnel to schedule meetings, gather information, and relay updates on case progress
deep expertise
21% AA 1%
Conducting legal research using online databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) to find relevant case law, statutes, and regulations for attorneys
19% DD 58%
Filing legal documents with courts electronically or in person, ensuring all submissions meet procedural requirements and deadlines
18% DA 14%
Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards
deep expertise social element
18% DD 29%
Organizing and maintaining physical and digital case files, including indexing documents, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all materials are accessible for attorneys and courts
1% AD 33%
Preparing summaries or chronologies of case materials to help attorneys quickly understand key facts, timelines, and legal issues
deep expertise
1% DD 39%

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