Solicitor vs. Paralegal: What's the Difference?

One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions.

A person who assists a lawyer in the performance of various legal tasks and activities associated with the representation of clients.

An attorney holding a public office that handles cases involving a city, state, or other jurisdiction.

Of or relating to the tasks performed by a paralegal.

Chiefly British An attorney who advises clients on legal matters, represents clients in certain lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to present in the higher courts.

(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.

(Canadian) A barrister and solicitor; a lawyer.

A person with specialized training who assists lawyers

One who solicits.

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 barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

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.

In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.

(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.

One who solicits.

An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; - formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney.

A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

A British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents