paralegal

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They are also counting all my time as a paralegal, my para certificate, and my doctoral studies.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or being a person with specialized training who assists an attorney.

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  • He has spent the past twenty-five years working as a paralegal, and he cares more about the law and justice than anyone I've ever come across, including my law professors. —  The Beach House
  • Another was being called a paralegal instead of a secretary. —  One Shot by Lee Child
  • I called my paralegal, Maxine, and dispatched her to the hospital to wait outside the recovery room for Lucy DeVore—no matter how long, no matter how late. —  Death Dance - Fairstein
  • They are also counting all my time as a paralegal, my para certificate, and my doctoral studies. —  the imbroglio
  • And if you're looking for online education which can give your career a quick boost, Post offers certificate programs, entirely online, in finance, computer information systems, criminal justice (homeland security), paralegal, and post baccalaureate accounting. —  lipstick.com: celebrity news that matters to you
 

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