paralegal
Translation
paralegal, legal assistant
Examples
She works as a paralegal at a law firm.
She works as a paralegal at a law firm.
The paralegal prepared the documents for the case.
The paralegal prepared the documents for the case.
Grammar Patterns
((as a paralegal)) to work as a legal assistant She works as a paralegal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legal assistant, law clerk
Etymology
From the prefix 'para-' (beside) + 'legal'. It literally means someone who works beside a legal professional.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'paramedic' who assists a doctor; a 'paralegal' assists a lawyer.