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Term: Paralegal

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A paralegal is a legal professional who assists lawyers in various tasks, such as research, preparation for trials, and document drafting.

Sample Sentence 1: The law firm hired a paralegal to help with the extensive paperwork for the upcoming trial.

Sample Sentence 2: My sister studied to become a paralegal because she enjoys working in the legal field.

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Sense 2:

In some countries, a paralegal may also refer to a person who provides legal services under the supervision of a licensed attorney but is not a fully qualified lawyer.

Sample Sentence 1: The paralegal in our neighborhood helped many residents with their legal concerns within the limits of their expertise.

Sample Sentence 2: The paralegal offered valuable advice on contract law even though they were not qualified to practice law independently.

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