noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.
2. 2
   a person with specialized training who assists lawyers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

legal assistantcaseworkerlegal paraprofessionalnonlawyerparalegal assistantparalegal coursework

Antonyms

All antonyms

attorneyattorney centricattorney produced formslawyer

Etymology

From para- + legal.