Paralegal Specialist

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist About the Job: As a Paralegal Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. You will provide legal and administrative support in areas like family law, international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services. Key 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 Requirements: • 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 Benefits: • Paid training • A monthly paycheck • Montgomery GI Bill • Federal and State tuition assistance • Retirement benefits for part-time service • Low-cost life insurance • 401(k)-type savings plan • Student Loan Repayment Program • Health care benefits available • VA home loans • Bonuses, if applicable Training and Education: • 10 weeks of Basic Training • 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction Join the Army National Guard: By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career. 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. Earn While You Learn: Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

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