Meaning of the word paralegal in English

What does paralegal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paralegal

US /ˌper.əˈliː.ɡəl/
UK /ˌpær.əˈliː.ɡəl/

Noun

a person trained in legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer

Example:
The paralegal helped prepare the documents for the court case.
She decided to pursue a career as a paralegal after graduating.