Solicitor vs. Paralegal
Difference Between Solicitor and Paralegal
Solicitornoun
One who solicits.
Paralegalnoun
(legal) 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.
Solicitornoun
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
Paralegalnoun
a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
Solicitornoun
In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
Solicitornoun
In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
Solicitornoun
(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.
Solicitornoun
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Solicitornoun
a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents
