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Paralegal Specialist

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Paralegal Specialist - 27D


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The paralegal specialist is not like being a legal assistant, they are expected to provide legal/administrative support in all areas of criminal law, international law, civil/administrative law, contract law and fiscal law. They assist judges, Judge Advocates and unit commanders with a wide range of legal matters and judicial work.

Job Duties

  • Paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
  • Provide legal documents in courtsmartial, Article 15 actions and other military justice matters
  • Review line of duty determinations, AR 156 investigations, separation board proceedings and other administrative law matters
  • Assistance in family law such as power of attorney, wills and separation decrees

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. If your ASVAB scores qualify, you will then undergo training and learn how to become a paralegal specialist.

    • Training

    Training for a paralegal specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Legal terminology and research techniques
  • Preparation of legal documents
  • Army judicial process
  • Interviewing witnesses

    • Helpful Skills

  • Ability to supervise those in a command
  • Provide technical guidance to subordinates
  • Maintain law/administrative library
  • Monitor and review actions for accuracy

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Clerical (CL) : 105

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and 30 days of paid vacation.

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