Paralegal Specialist

Job Summary

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
• Assist in 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

Training and Benefits

You will receive 10 weeks of Basic Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. You will also be eligible for paid training, a monthly paycheck, Montgomery GI Bill, federal and state tuition assistance, retirement benefits, low-cost life insurance, 401(k)-type savings plan, student loan repayment program, health care benefits, VA home loans, and bonuses.

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