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paralegal

pa-ruh-LEEGL

Paralegal (noun) means someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer. Example: “The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial.”

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Someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer.
"The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial."

How to use paralegal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA trained legal assistant who supports lawyers but isn't licensed to practice law themselves.

Word forms

paralegals plural

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Etymology

From para- ("alongside") + legal.

legal assistant

Rhymes for paralegal

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paralegal” mean?

The word “paralegal” means someone who assists lawyers with legal research and casework but is not a fully qualified lawyer. In plain terms, a trained legal assistant who supports lawyers but isn't licensed to practice law themselves.

How do you pronounce “paralegal”?

“Paralegal” is pronounced pa-ruh-LEEGL (/ˌpɛɹəˈliɡ(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “paralegal” in a sentence?

Here is “paralegal” used in a sentence: “The paralegal prepared the case files for the trial.”

What part of speech is “paralegal”?

“Paralegal” is a noun.

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