Paralegal

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛrəˈliːɡəl/

Paralegal (noun)

  1. A trained person who helps lawyers with legal work, such as organizing documents and doing research, under a lawyer’s direction.
  2. 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.