Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Public Defenders score between 19% and 27%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 17%
29% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work25%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen26%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person49%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Public Defender, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Meeting with clients in person or via calls to discuss their case, explain legal options, and gather additional information or context
some context neededsocial core
27%AA
1%
Reviewing police reports, witness statements, and other evidence to understand the charges and build a defense strategy
deep expertise
26%AD
22%
Researching case law, statutes, and legal precedents to identify arguments or defenses applicable to the client's situation
14%DD
62%
Providing emotional support and guidance to clients and their families, helping them navigate the legal system and cope with stress
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
0%
Negotiating plea deals with prosecutors to secure reduced charges or lighter sentences for clients
deep expertisesocial core
8%AA
4%
Representing clients in court during hearings, trials, or sentencing, including presenting arguments, cross-examining witnesses, and making objections
deep expertisesocial core
5%AA
0%
Coordinating with investigators, experts, or other professionals (e.g., forensic analysts, social workers) to gather evidence or testimony for the defense
deep expertisesocial element
2%AD
14%
Drafting and filing legal motions, briefs, and other court documents to challenge evidence, request dismissals, or argue for reduced charges
1%DD
60%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Representing clients in court during hearings, trials, or sentencing, including presenting arguments, cross-examining witnesses, and making objections
some context neededsocial core
23%AA
0%
Drafting and filing legal motions, briefs, and other court documents to challenge evidence, request dismissals, or argue for reduced charges
20%DD
66%
Coordinating with investigators, experts, or other professionals (e.g., forensic analysts, social workers) to gather evidence or testimony for the defense
16%AD
24%
Meeting with clients in person or via calls to discuss their case, explain legal options, and gather additional information or context
deep expertisesocial core
15%AA
6%
Negotiating plea deals with prosecutors to secure reduced charges or lighter sentences for clients
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
3%
Reviewing police reports, witness statements, and other evidence to understand the charges and build a defense strategy
deep expertise
9%AD
22%
Researching case law, statutes, and legal precedents to identify arguments or defenses applicable to the client's situation
1%DD
65%
Providing emotional support and guidance to clients and their families, helping them navigate the legal system and cope with stress
deep expertisesocial core
1%AA
0%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Drafting and filing legal motions, briefs, and other court documents to challenge evidence, request dismissals, or argue for reduced charges
24%DD
68%
Researching case law, statutes, and legal precedents to identify arguments or defenses applicable to the client's situation
19%DD
63%
Negotiating plea deals with prosecutors to secure reduced charges or lighter sentences for clients
deep expertisesocial core
17%AA
5%
Reviewing police reports, witness statements, and other evidence to understand the charges and build a defense strategy
deep expertise
17%AD
22%
Meeting with clients in person or via calls to discuss their case, explain legal options, and gather additional information or context
deep expertisesocial core
16%AA
1%
Representing clients in court during hearings, trials, or sentencing, including presenting arguments, cross-examining witnesses, and making objections
deep expertisesocial core
1%AA
8%
Coordinating with investigators, experts, or other professionals (e.g., forensic analysts, social workers) to gather evidence or testimony for the defense
1%AD
28%
Providing emotional support and guidance to clients and their families, helping them navigate the legal system and cope with stress
deep expertisesocial core
1%AA
0%
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