Paralegal Specialist
About the role
The paralegal specialist provides legal/administrative support in various areas including criminal law, international law, civil/administrative law, contract law, and fiscal law. They assist judges, Judge Advocates, and unit commanders with a broad 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, investigations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law
- Aid in family law cases such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees
Basic Qualifications
- Age: 17 to 34 years old
- Education: Current Senior in High School (HS), HS Diploma, GED, or higher
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
- Background and medical screening required
Training
- 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training
- 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
- Learn legal terminology and research techniques
- Prepare legal documents
- Understand the Army judicial process
- Interview witnesses
Skills
- Supervise subordinates
- Provide technical guidance to subordinates
- Maintain law/administrative library
- Monitor and review actions for accuracy
Benefits
- Up to $50K bonus
- Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
- 30 days vacation with pay per year
- Additional living expenses for those with dependents
- Clothing and food allowance
Future Civilian Careers
- Legal assistant
- Paralegal
- Court clerk
About U.S. Army US Army Recruiting Battalion Richmond
Based in Richmond, Virginia, this battalion covers a large portion of Virginia, West Virginia, and a small part of Maryland. It offers over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with many positions available part-time and full-time. With competitive salaries and benefits, the US Army can provide real-world experience in your chosen field while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve!