Paralegal Specialist

5 days ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Army National Guard Full time
Job Description

As a Paralegal Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will play a vital role in providing legal support to judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of legal matters and judicial work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and present 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
  • Ability to supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates
  • Maintain a law/administrative library and monitor actions for accuracy

Your training will equip you with the skills 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.

Career Opportunities

As a Paralegal Specialist, you will be well-prepared for a rewarding civilian career. In the civilian world, you 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.

Benefits
  • 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

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Requirements for Service
  • 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

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

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