AI Automation Cuts Hiring for Junior Accountants and Lawyers

New professionals who spent years preparing to become accountants or lawyers are facing a tougher hiring market as AI automation spreads. According to mk.co.kr, entry-level recruitment in professional jobs has dropped sharply under the shadow of JX, while tasks once handled by junior accountants, such as data entry and verification, are being automated by AI. As a result, the number of unassigned personnel has increased 2.5 times in one year. In the legal field, AI services for case law and statute research are also affecting work performed by mid-level lawyers. The professional job market is now facing reduced hiring and a reshaping of roles for new entrants. Source: mk.co.kr