Paralegal Services
/ˌpær.əˈliː.ɡəl ˈsɜːr.vɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Supportive legal work performed by a paralegal under the supervision of an attorney, including research, drafting documents, and case preparation.
The law firm offers paralegal services to assist with legal research and client communication.
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- paralegal services
- paralegal service
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Commentary
Paralegal services must be carefully supervised to avoid unauthorized practice of law; precision in scope is key during drafting.
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