TASKS AI CAN TAKE OVER
- ◆Legal document drafting (standard contracts)
- ◆Case law research
- ◆Discovery document review
- ◆Template-based pleading preparation
- ◆Client intake questionnaires
TASKS THAT PROTECT THIS ROLE
- ◆Complex litigation strategy support
- ◆Witness preparation
- ◆Client relationship management
- ◆Jurisdiction-specific procedural expertise
- ◆Last-minute hearing preparation
RESEARCH INSIGHT
AI legal tools (Harvey, Clio) are automating 58% of paralegal tasks. The profession is growing in headcount as AI augments output per paralegal rather than replacing the role entirely in most firms.
BLS EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Modest employment growth +4% projected, driven by legal AI augmentation expanding case capacity.
DISPLACEMENT EVIDENCE
BigLaw firms report 50% reduction in document review hours post-AI adoption. Paralegal roles are evolving toward client-facing and strategy support.