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Will AI replace judicial law clerks?AI replacement risk 77% and how the work is changing

United States Legal Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,920
25th–75th pct. $52,870–$80,420
Top pay (est.)
$147,100
Top 10% $113,140
Pay in 5 years
$72,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,200est.
$68,900–$93,100
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
77%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.8%
1,500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Judicial Law Clerks? AI replacement risk

77%
High
Ranked #777 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Judicial Law Clerks

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.9
Critical Thinking
4.6
Writing
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Speaking
4.2
Active Learning
4.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.6
Complex Problem Solving
3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Law and Government
5.2
English Language
5.1
Administrative
3.6
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Communications and Media
2.2
Public Safety and Security
2.0
Customer and Personal Service
1.9
Administration and Management
1.8

What the work involves

Getting InformationProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
52%
Professional degree
17%
High school diploma
7%
Post-secondary certificate
2%
Master's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
72%
Up to 1 month
12%
1–3 months
6%
3–6 months
5%
6–12 months
2%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

None
33%
3–6 months
12%
4–6 years
4%
6–8 years
4%
1–2 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.