Paralegal/Legal Assistant

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST (27D)

? Enlisted

? Officer

? Active Duty

? Army Reserve

? Entry Level

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 courts-martial, Article 15 actions and other military justice matters

? Review line of duty determinations, AR 15-6 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

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 30 days of paid vacation. Learn more about total compensation.

EARN CASH FOR IN DEMAND JOBS

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit
Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

EDUCATION BENEFITS

In the U.S. 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, paralegal or court clerk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24,582.00 - $77,504.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place