Which definition best describes a Legal Paraprofessional?

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A legal paraprofessional is defined by holding a license to provide specific legal services in defined areas of law without needing ongoing supervision by an attorney. This sets them apart from an attorney, who has broad licensure to practice independently, and from a paralegal or trainee who typically performs tasks under supervision and without independent licensure. The answer matches the idea of independent practice within a limited scope, which is what this role is about. It also clarifies why the other descriptions don’t fit: an attorney is licensed to practice more broadly; a non-attorney providing services under supervision is not operating independently; and a student in training isn’t licensed to provide legal services yet.