Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a paralegal:
Research legal precedents and regulations85% automatable
Draft legal documents75% automatable
Organize case files90% automatable
Interview witnesses30% automatable
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI legal research tools
Contract analysis AI
Document automation
What AI Cannot Replace
Client interaction
Court appearances
Complex litigation support
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Legal technology
E-discovery
Contract management
Compliance
Key Skills for This Role
Legal ResearchWritingCritical Thinking
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.