27D Paralegal Specialist
About the role
As an Army National Guard Paralegal, you will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. The Paralegal Specialist provides legal and administrative support in areas like family law, international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal documents in courts-martial and other military justice matters
- Provide assistance in legal affairs, such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees
- Interview witnesses and research court decisions and Army regulations
- Process legal claims and appeals
- Prepare records of hearings, investigations, courts-martial, and courts of inquiry
- Supervise those in a command and provide technical guidance to subordinates
- Maintain law/administrative library
- Monitor and review actions for accuracy
Skills
- Ability to supervise and provide technical guidance
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
- Paid training
- Monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Pay
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Other Information
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. In the civilian world, Paralegal Specialists may be referred to as legal assistants, clerks, paralegal assistants, and court clerks or recorders. Civilian Paralegal Specialists can work for private law firms, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and local, state, and federal courts.