paralegal

(par′ə lēgəl)

adjective

designating or of persons trained to aid lawyers but not licensed to practice law

Origin: para- + legal

noun

a person doing paralegal work

See paralegal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or being a person with specialized training who assists an attorney.

Related Forms:

  • parˌa·leˈgal noun

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