paralegal

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Definitions

noun

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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Synonyms

legal assistant assistant law clerk attorney legat clerk wakil brief underlawyer counselor subattorney articled clerk solicitor general serjeant limb of the law underassistant

Associated

nfpa iop cla nala credential competency exam certificate memo aba fremont certification

Rhymes

regal eagle legal illegal extralegal spread eagle beagle megal bald eagle golden eagle

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