AI exposure score

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators score 50 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #214 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 20 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 16 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 6 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

50/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #214of 923 jobs
US workers: 9,210BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $75,530a year
In real AI use: 6 of 20tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (10%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 16 (80%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (10%)

Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Authorize payment of valid claims.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Participate in court proceedings.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators and AI

Will AI replace arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators score 50 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #214 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 18 of the job's 20 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases"; "Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools".

Which arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings"; "Participate in court proceedings".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 6 of the 20 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators, and what do they earn?

About 9,210 people in the US, with median pay of $75,530 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.