Paralegal Specialist

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, investigations, separation board proceedings and other administrative law 
• Assistance in family law 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
• Submit to background and medical screening 

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

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 who have dependents
• Clothing and food allowance
• Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors
• Travel

Future Civilian CareersThe skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a legal assistant, paralegal or court clerk.
When you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email/text from our Army virtual recruiting station.
 
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About U.S. Army:

US Army Recruiting Battalion Richmond operates out of our headquarters located in Richmond, Virginia. Our area covers covers a large portion of Virginia, West Virginia, and a small part of Maryland. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions With a competitive salary and benefits, the US Army can help you to get real-world experience in the field the YOU CHOOSE, all 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

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