27D Paralegal Specialist
DC Army National Guard, Casper, WY, United States
Job Description
Become an Army National Guard Paralegal. In this role, you will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. The Paralegal Specialist provides legal and administrative support in areas such as family law, international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services.
Job Duties
Provide legal documents for courts‑martial and other military justice matters.
Assist with legal affairs such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees.
Helpful Skills
Ability to supervise personnel within a command.
Provide technical guidance to subordinates.
Maintain a law/administrative library.
Monitor and review actions for accuracy.
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.
Training Job training for a Paralegal Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on‑the‑job instruction.
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.
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.
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Job Duties
Provide legal documents for courts‑martial and other military justice matters.
Assist with legal affairs such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees.
Helpful Skills
Ability to supervise personnel within a command.
Provide technical guidance to subordinates.
Maintain a law/administrative library.
Monitor and review actions for accuracy.
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.
Training Job training for a Paralegal Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on‑the‑job instruction.
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.
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.
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