Will AI replace Solicitors in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Solicitors has an AI exposure score of 4.2/10. This occupation faces moderate AI impact, likely through augmentation rather than replacement.

What is the job outlook for Solicitors in Australia?

Solicitors currently employs 106,100 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +21.2%. The current shortage status is: Shortage.

How much do Solicitors earn in Australia?

The median weekly earnings for full-time Solicitors in Australia is $2,070.

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Solicitors

Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals · Legal Professionals

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,070

Full-time workers

Employment

106,100

Total workers

10yr Growth

+21.2%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation34.0%

Augmentation61.0%

Key Tasks

•Interviewing clients to determine the nature of problems, and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
•Preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
•Representing clients in court
•Managing conveyancing and other property matters by preparing contracts of sale, mortgage documents, lease documents and other documents relating to the transfer of land and buildings
•Preparing and critically reviewing contracts between parties
•Preparing wills
•Providing advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts
•May act as trustee or guardian
•May act as executor of clients' wills