The Guardianship Journal
Abstract
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing ripples in all areas of life. The legal field is not immune, and concerns about AI replacing legal professionals abound. This manuscript explores the role of paralegals in the legal field from the inception of legal assistants to today and beyond. It examines research on the importance of the human paralegals’ expertise in navigating complex legal processes efficiently and accurately while providing emotional support for clients. This manuscript describes how human paralegals will remain indispensable thanks to their technological capabilities and emotional intelligence. Emphasizing the American Bar Association’s (ABA) mandate on technological competence, this study advocates for the continued utilization of paralegals to benefit legal AI, lawyers, and their clients.
Recommended Citation
Perry, N. L.
(2025).
The Indispensability of Human Paralegals in the Era of Advancing AI.
The Guardianship Journal, 1(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3066-8468.1000
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