What is Legal Assistant?

Category: Legal

1Definition

A professional who performs substantive legal work under attorney supervision, also called a paralegal.

2Context

Cost-effective for law firms. Legal assistants do research, draft documents, and manage cases but can't give legal advice.

3Example

A legal assistant might research case law, organize discovery documents, and draft contracts for attorney review.

⚠Common Trap

Legal assistants aren't secretaries—they do substantive legal work requiring training and often certification.

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