C1nounformallawwork
US/ˌper.əˈliː.ɡəl/
UK/ˌpær.əˈliː.ɡəl/
a person trained to help a lawyer with legal work but who is not a lawyer
In context
The paralegal prepared the documents before the lawyer met the client.
She works as a paralegal at a busy firm downtown.
Our paralegal will call you to schedule an appointment this week.
Words that go with paralegal
verb + preposition
- work as a paralegalHe worked as a paralegal before law school.
verb + noun
- hire a paralegalThe firm decided to hire a paralegal for contract work.
noun + noun
- paralegal certificateShe earned a paralegal certificate online.
- paralegal servicesThe office also offers paralegal services at a lower price.
adjective + noun
- experienced paralegalWe need an experienced paralegal for the litigation team.