Paralegal Specialist (27D)
Overview
The paralegal specialist provides legal/administrative support in areas of criminal law, family law, international law, contract law and fiscal law. They assist judges, Army lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work
Job Duties
Paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Provide legal documents in courts-martial, nonjudicial punishments and other military justice matters
Prepare line of duty determinations, separation board proceedings and other administrative law matters
Assistance in the family law arena such as powers of attorney, wills and separation decrees
Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Training
Job training for a paralegal specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. 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
Required ASVAB Score(s)
Clerical (CL) : 105
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
Compensation
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a legal assistant or a court clerk.
PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESSS (PAYS) Program
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PAYS program. The PAYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experience and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PAYS Program at http://www.armypays.com
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