paralegal
nounUK /ˌpæɹəˈliːɡl̩/ · US /ˌpɛɹəˈliɡ(ə)l/
Etymology From para- + legal.
1
Law One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.