Legal Clerk

/ˈliːɡəl klɜːrk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An individual employed to perform clerical and administrative tasks in a law office or court, such as managing documents, scheduling, and assisting lawyers with case preparation.
    The legal clerk organized all the case files before the trial.

Forms

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Commentary

A legal clerk typically handles administrative duties distinct from those of a paralegal or law clerk, who may perform more substantive legal work.

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