Assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A person who helps or supports another in a particular role or task.
    The assistant prepared the documents for the lawyer.
  2. (adj.) Providing assistance or support.
    She held the assistant manager position in the firm.

Forms

  • assistants

Commentary

In legal drafting, specify the scope of an assistant’s authority to avoid ambiguity.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

Draft confidently with Amicus

Create, negotiate, and sign agreements in one secure workspace—invite collaborators, track revisions, and keep audit-ready records automatically.

Open the Amicus app