Paralegal Specialist

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist

About the Job:

As a Paralegal Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will provide legal and administrative support in areas like family law, international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services. You will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. 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.

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
• Maintain law/administrative library
• Monitor and review actions for accuracy

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:

• 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 (see for details)

Other Job Information:

Job ID: 432
ZIP Code: 85132
Job Category: Admin and Relations
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

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