Job Summary

The Army National Guard is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal Specialist to provide legal and administrative support in various areas of law, including family law, international law, contract law, and judicial services. As a Paralegal Specialist, you will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and administrative libraries
• Monitor and review actions for accuracy

Training and Qualifications

As a Paralegal Specialist, you will receive training in areas such as interviewing witnesses, researching court decisions and Army regulations, processing legal claims and appeals, and preparing records of hearings, investigations, courts-martial, and courts of inquiry. You will also learn how to work effectively in a team environment and provide technical guidance to subordinates.

Career Opportunities

As a Paralegal Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills that can be applied to a variety of civilian careers. In the civilian world, Paralegal Specialists may work for private law firms, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and local, state, and federal courts.

Benefits

As a member of the Army National Guard, you will have access to a range of benefits, including tuition assistance, paid training, and opportunities for advancement. You will also have the opportunity to earn a regular paycheck while learning valuable job skills.