paralegal

noun

Meaning

One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.

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Related words

legal assistant(English)assistant(English)law clerk(English)attorney(English)legat(English)clerk(English)wakil(English)brief(English)nfpa(English)iop(English)cla(English)nala(English)

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