Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 22 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed 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 90% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
AI could do much of this on its own
Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Participate in court proceedings.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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