Side-by-Side Comparison
Legal Secretaries leads 4–0| Metric | Court Reporters | Legal Secretaries |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Risk Tier | High Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 12 / 14 | 10 / 14 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $54,140 |
| Employment | N/A | 155K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Documenting/Recording Information
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Selective Attention
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Finger Dexterity
Interacting With Computers
Analyzing Data or Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
WritingAI-Augmented
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Court Reporters
23%
total discount
Legal Secretaries
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Court Reporters
12 of 14 at risk88%Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
88%File and store shorthand notes of court session.
86%Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
86%File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
86%Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
Legal Secretaries
10 of 14 at risk88%Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
87%Draft and type office memos.
86%Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
85%Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
80%Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Wage Comparison
Court ReportersLegal Secretaries
10th
N/A$35,530
25th
N/A$42,720
Median
N/A$54,140
75th
N/A$72,090
90th
N/A$87,660
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Court Reporters2028–2035
Legal Secretaries2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Legal Secretaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Court Reporters.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Court
0
Unique to Legal
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Court ReportersLegal Secretaries