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US Army and Army Reserve


Paralegal Specialist – Army Reserve

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Posted on: December 3, 2020 Apply Now
Full-Time Job, Part-Time Job Expires October 1, 2022

The paralegal specialist provides legal/administrative support in all areas of criminal law, international law, civil/administrative law, contract law, and fiscal law. They assist judges, Judge Advocates and unit commanders with a wide range of legal matters and judicial work.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
  • Provide legal documents in courts-martial, Article 15 actions, and other military justice matters.
  • Review line of duty determinations, AR 15-6 investigations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters.
  • Assistance in family law such as powers of attorney, wills, and separation decrees.

TRAINING:

Training for a paralegal specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

  • Legal terminology and research techniques.
  • Preparation of legal documents.
  • Army judicial process.
  • Interviewing witnesses.

HELPFUL SKILLS:

  • Ability to supervise those in command.
  • Provide technical guidance to subordinates.
  • Maintain law/administrative library.
  • Monitor and review actions for accuracy.

COMPENSATION:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and 30 days paid vacation.

EDUCATION BENEFITS:

In the U.S. Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS:

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a legal assistant, paralegal, or court clerk.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PAYS) PROGRAM:

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

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Job Requirements:

  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be between the ages of 17-34.
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