Definitions for "Paralegal"
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A person with legal skills who is not an attorney but who works under the supervision of an attorney.
A non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiring some knowledge of the law and procedures and who is employed by a law office or works independently, in a freelance capacity for various lawyers.
Support staff within the legal profession whose work often closely resembles that of solicitors.
Person who performs legal work and helps in the production of legal documents but is not licensed to practice law or give legal advice.
a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
a crucial member of a lawyer s team, and the perfect choice for somebody with great research and communication skills, the ability to work
a distinguishable person who assists attorneys in the delivery of legal services
a legal assistant who has been trained to assist an attorney in a variety of tasks which do not involve the actual practice of law
an assistant to an attorney
a non-attorney who works under the supervision of a lawyer
a person who assists an attorney in the practice of law
a person who assists attorneys in every day routine
a person who has had training in the legal field
a person who through education training and work experience If lawyers do not carry malpractice insurance they are personally liable to Law
a person who works for a lawyer, law office, corporation, government agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible
a person with legal training that is not a lawyer
a professional assistant who helps perform the day-to-day tasks necessary to assist the attorneys
a specially trained professional who aids attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services
a trained member of a legal team who works under the supervision of an attorney
a trained professional who prepares and interprets legal documents, conducts and analyzes legal research, and assists attorneys in the practice of law and legal procedures
a trained specialist, who, under the supervision of an attorney, performs a wide variety of legal tasks
a valuable assistant to an attorney who practices probate law and/or estate planning law
a vital addition to any law firm or legal practice
a vital member of a legal team, usually combining an understanding of the law with useful practical knowledge of forms and procedures
A paralegal has practical legal experience but is not a UK qualified lawyer. Paralegals support individuals or teams of solicitors undertaking tasks that don't require a legal qualification. They can work for all types of firms and in most areas of practice although the majority of paralegal roles are concentrated in large commercial firms and are office-based.
A non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiring some knowledge of the law and procedures and who is often employed by a law office to handle much of the pre-trial paperwork.
Also, legal assistant. A person with legal skills who works under the supervision of a lawyer.
A trained person who assists a lawyer.
A person who is neither a lawyer nor is not acting in that capacity but who provides a limited number of legal services. Each state differs in the authority it gives paralegals in exercising what traditionally would be lawyers' work.
A legal advisor or assistant who has some legal training but does not have a law degree.
A person with legal skills who works under the supervision of a lawyer. Also referred to as a legal assistant.
A person who does legal work but who is not licensed to practice law or dispense legal advice. Independent paralegals (those who work directly with the public, not for lawyers) assist their customers by providing forms, helping people fill them out correctly and filing them with the proper court.
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In United States practice of law, a paralegal is person who works in the legal profession, typically as an assistant to a lawyer, and who is typically responsible for researching, analyzing, and managing the daily tasks for cases. While paralegals work closely with cases, they are limited in their duties and must be supervised by a lawyer, who will be ultimately responsible for the paralegal's work. They are found in all areas where lawyers are — in criminal trials, in real estate, in government, in estate planning, and so on.