Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
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 115 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 a quarter 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 81% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Write decisions on cases.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform wedding ceremonies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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Lawyers
Very similar workslightly less pay3,912 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$213,674 vs your $222,446 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a doctoral or professional degree.
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
- Persuasion
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- Originality