paralegal
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˌpɛɹəˈɫiɡəɫ// UK //pˈæɹəlˌiːɡəl// para·le·gal
n. a person who has special training in law and helps lawyers with their work. They can do many legal tasks, but they are not allowed to represent people in court.
n. a person trained in legal procedures who assists lawyers in the practice of law. While they perform many administrative and research tasks, they are not licensed to practice law independently or represent clients in court.
The paralegal prepared the documents for the trial.
After finishing her degree, she worked as a paralegal to gain experience before applying to law school.
The firm hired a senior paralegal to manage the discovery process, ensuring that all evidence was properly organized and accessible for the lead attorney's cross-examination.
From para- + legal.