nonlawyer
Not legally trained
A nonlawyer is someone who is not a licensed attorney.
The term appears most often in legal contexts distinguishing between those who can and cannot practice law: The firm hired nonlawyer staff to handle administrative work.
Some jurisdictions allow nonlawyers to provide limited legal services under supervision.
Nonprofessional participant
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
- laypersonNon-specialist or unordained person
- civilianNon-military person
outsider · nonprofessional · citizen · client · defendant · plaintiff · pro se · litigant
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- clerkOffice record-keeper
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- legal secretaryAttorney's administrative support
support staff · document preparation · research · drafting · filing · case management · discovery · notary
Not officially permitted
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- uncertifiedLacking official approval
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
- unofficialNot formally recognized
unpermitted · unapproved · unregulated · nonlicensed · disbarred · suspended · prohibited · restricted
amateur
Nonprofessional participant
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
- laypersonNon-specialist or unordained person
civilian · outsider · nonprofessional · citizen · client · defendant · plaintiff · pro se · litigant · petitioner
assistant
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- clerkOffice record-keeper
- technicianSkilled practical worker
legal secretary · support staff · document preparation · research · drafting · filing · case management · discovery · notary · mediator
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- uncertifiedLacking official approval
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
unofficial · unpermitted · unapproved · unregulated · nonlicensed · disbarred · suspended · prohibited · restricted · barred