Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Paralegal/Legal Asst.:
44.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forParalegals and Legal Assistants
$62,890 median salary•40,800 annual openings•SOC Code: 23-2011.00
Paralegals and Legal Assistants are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Paralegals are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing how a big chunk of their daily work gets done, with tools now handling tasks like document summarizing, legal research, and drafting correspondence that used to take up most of a paralegal's day. The good news is that the job is not disappearing, but it is shifting, meaning the paralegals who thrive will be the ones who know how to use these AI tools well and focus their energy on the parts AI cannot handle, like client communication, ethical judgment, and making sure AI-generated work is actually accurate and trustworthy.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Paralegals are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing how a big chunk of their daily work gets done, with tools now handling tasks like document summarizing, legal research, and drafting correspondence that used to take up most of a paralegal's day. The good news is that the job is not disappearing, but it is shifting, meaning the paralegals who thrive will be the ones who know how to use these AI tools well and focus their energy on the parts AI cannot handle, like client communication, ethical judgment, and making sure AI-generated work is actually accurate and trustworthy.
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Latest AI news for Paralegal/Legal Asst.
These articles highlight how AI is reshaping the role of paralegals and legal assistants rather than replacing them. For instance, the Law.com piece suggests that AI tools can enhance efficiency, allowing paralegals to focus on more complex tasks. Similarly, the Thomson Reuters article clarifies common misconceptions, emphasizing that while AI may automate some functions, it also creates opportunities for paralegals to adapt and grow. Embracing these changes can lead to a more dynamic and resilient career in the legal field.
AI to slash graduate law jobs over next decade
lsj.com.au • 6/11/2026
The impact of artificial intelligence on the legal industry's junior ranks is fast becoming clear, as major law firms start to reassess...
Will AI Render Lawyers Obsolete?
nysba.org • 10/7/2025
Artificial intelligence is driving a new conversation about its impact on the workforce, specifically its potential to automate tasks and...
AI Won’t Replace Paralegals, But Experts Say It’s Likely to Redefine the Role
www.law.com • 10/1/2025
New artificial intelligence-powered legal tech tools have stoked large fears of job losses for paralegals, but those fears so far have yet...
Will AI replace paralegals? Let's separate fact from fiction
legal.thomsonreuters.com • 10/2/2023
List of fact vs. fiction when considering how AI might impact paralegals.
A.I. Is Coming for Lawyers, Again (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com • 4/10/2023
Previous advances in A.I. inspired predictions that the law was the lucrative profession most likely to suffer job losses. It didn't happen.
More Career Info
Career: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
They help lawyers by organizing documents, researching laws, and preparing for cases to ensure everything runs smoothly in legal matters.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$62,890
Jobs (2025)
404,900
Growth (2025-35)
-0.3%
Annual Openings
40,800
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Call upon witnesses to testify at hearings.
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Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
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Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
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Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
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Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
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Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
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File pleadings with court clerks.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
