Paralegal Specialist

Are you interested in the law and the legal profession? As an Army National Guard Paralegal, you will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. Your role will involve providing legal and administrative support in areas like family law, international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services.

• Provide legal documents in courts-martial and other military justice matters
• Assist with legal affairs, such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates
• Maintain law/administrative library
• Monitor and review actions for accuracy

Your training will enable you to interview witnesses, research court decisions and Army regulations, process legal claims and appeals, and prepare records of hearings, investigations, courts-martial, and courts of inquiry.

• Paid training
• A 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 available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

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