California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 3 — Professions and Vocations Generally, Chapter 5.6 — Paralegals, Section 6454
The terms “paralegal,” “legal assistant,” “attorney assistant,” “freelance paralegal,” “independent paralegal,” and “contract paralegal” are synonymous for purposes of this chapter.
Notes
Defines “paralegal,” “legal assistant,” “attorney assistant,” “freelance paralegal,” “independent paralegal,” and “contract paralegal” as synonymous terms for purposes of the chapter. The provision treats those labels as legally equivalent within the chapter and does not create separate qualifications, duties, or scopes for any one title.
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