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paralegal


para·le·gal

adj \ˌpa-rə-ˈlē-gəl\

Definition of PARALEGAL

: of, relating to, or being a paraprofessional who assists a lawyer
para·le·gal \ˈpar-ə-ˌlē-gəl\ noun

First Known Use of PARALEGAL

1966

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