Lawyers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,912 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 86% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise legal assistants.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Very similar work+4% pay115 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 4% more—$222,446 vs your $213,674 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a doctoral or professional degree, with 5 years or more of experience, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Oral Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
New skills to build
- Psychology
- Administration and Management
- Therapy and Counseling
- Public Safety and Security