Paralegal
/ˌpærəˈliːɡəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A person trained to assist lawyers by performing legal tasks without being licensed to practice law.
The paralegal prepared the case documents for the attorney.
Forms
- paralegals
See also
Commentary
Ensure clarity between paralegals and licensed attorneys to avoid unauthorized practice of law.
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