Paralegal (noun)

A person who is trained to assist lawyers in their work but who is not a licensed attorney.

Origin:

The word paralegal comes from the latin word paralegus, which means "of equal rank". it is used to describe a person who is trained to assist lawyers in their work but who is not a licensed attorney. the term was first used in 1960s in the context of legal profession. .

Examples:

1. She worked as a paralegal before becoming a lawyer.
2. The paralegal was responsible for drafting legal documents.
3. Paralegals can perform many of the tasks that lawyers do, but they are not authorized to give legal advice.
4. The paralegal was responsible for conducting legal research.
5. Paralegals can work in many different areas of law, such as criminal, family, or business law.