paralegal
Attorney's trained helper
A paralegal is a person trained in legal work who assists lawyers but isn't licensed to practice law independently.
Paralegals conduct research, draft documents, interview clients, and organize case files.
The role emerged as law firms sought cost-effective ways to handle routine legal tasks: She worked as a paralegal while studying for the bar exam.
Legal dispute process
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- subpoenaWrit requiring testimony
- discoveryAct of finding something
- statutesFormally enacted laws
precedent · brief · docket · compliance · regulations · testimony · evidence · pleadings
Licensed legal representative
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- partnerOne who shares activity
- associateConnect mentally or socially
court · client · caseload · confidentiality · privilege · ethics · retainer · in-house
Attestation of qualification
- NFPAFire safety standards body
- CPLetters for motor disorder
- licensedGranted official permission
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
Systematic fact-finding effort
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- filingStoring documents systematically
- discoveryAct of finding something
- fact-findingSeeking verified information
scheduling · organizing · indexing · proofreading · summarizing · calendaring · e-discovery · redacting
Showing extreme attention to detail
- organizedSystematically arranged
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
methodical · diligent · conscientious · systematic · precise · attentive · communication · multitasking
Legal status when insolvent
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- probateWill validation proceedings
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
litigation
Legal dispute process
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- subpoenaWrit requiring testimony
- discoveryAct of finding something
statutes · precedent · brief · docket · compliance · regulations · testimony · evidence · pleadings · motions
attorney
Licensed legal representative
associate · court · client · caseload · confidentiality · privilege · ethics · retainer · in-house · corporate
certification
Attestation of qualification
registered · accredited · training · internship · coursework
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- filingStoring documents systematically
- discoveryAct of finding something
fact-finding · scheduling · organizing · indexing · proofreading · summarizing · calendaring · e-discovery · redacting · transcribing
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
- organizedSystematically arranged
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
analytical · methodical · diligent · conscientious · systematic · precise · attentive · communication · multitasking · deadline-driven
bankruptcy
Legal status when insolvent
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- probateWill validation proceedings
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- British legalbarrister, solicitor, QC, KC, defence counsel
- legal jobsconveyancer, notary public
- legal resourceslaw library, court forms, law reviews, pro bono, bar association
- jobsdoctor, administrator, lawyer, teacher, nurse
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- lawlaw, lawyer, lawyers, attorney, attorneys