paralegal - PAIR-uh-LEE-gull - qualified to work as a full lawyer's assistant
Example: "Before she went into politics, Bonnie Sweeten worked as a paralegal."
As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc. Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!