Paralegal
Pronunciation: /ˌpɛrəˈliːɡəl/
Paralegal (noun)
- A trained person who helps lawyers with legal work, such as organizing documents and doing research, under a lawyer’s direction.
- A person in a legal team who supports case preparation by gathering facts, writing drafts, and managing case files.
Examples
- A paralegal helps organize documents in a law office.
- The paralegal prepares files and supports the attorneys daily.