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Paralegal Trained Work Office Paraprofessionals Relating Assistant Lawyer

word paralegal
definition Of, relating to, or being a trained assistant to a lawyer.
eg_sentence Part of the firm's business involved researching real-estate properties, which the senior lawyers regarded as paralegal work.
explanation Much of the work in a law office can be done by paralegal assistants, also called legal aides or simply paralegals, who work alongside licensed lawyers. Often a paralegal is trained in a narrow field and then entrusted with it. In this respect, paralegals are similar to paraprofessionals in other fields, such as engineering. Paraprofessionals used to be trained in the office itself, but today it's common to study for a paraprofessional certificate or degree at a community college or university
IPA ˌpɛrəˈligəl

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