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Attorney / Lawyer
Legal practice is bifurcating. Junior lawyers face significant displacement in research and drafting. Senior attorneys with courtroom, advisory, and relationship expertise remain highly valued.
rising risk (+3 this quarter)
B
48/100
2027–2030
$128K/yr
Median Salary
140K
Jobs at Risk
44%
Automation Est.
DRI HISTORY
FACTOR BREAKDOWN
RISING SKILLS
AI law and technology regulation
Complex litigation strategy
Client relationship management
DECLINING SKILLS
Document discovery
Legal research
Contract drafting (standard)
TRANSITION PATHS
1
General Counsel
78% skill overlap
28
DRI
2
Legal Technology Director
65% skill overlap
24
DRI
3
AI Ethics / Governance Advisor
58% skill overlap
20
DRI
KEY EVENTS
2024-06
Freshfields pauses entry-level associate hiring after AI tools deployed across practice areas
2025-01
10 AmLaw 100 firms freeze contract review specialist hiring
AI TOOLS DRIVING DISPLACEMENT
HarveyLexis+ AIWestlaw AI
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