Definitions

1. noun

a person who has received specialized training in law but is not a lawyer, often assisting lawyers in preparing cases and conducting research

“The paralegal helped the lawyer gather evidence for the trial.”

2. verb

to prepare or assist in the preparation of legal documents or cases, especially under the supervision of a lawyer

“The paralegal paralegaled the documents for the upcoming hearing.”

3. adjective

relating to or involving the work of a paralegal

“The paralegal’s tasks were paralegal in nature.”