Paralegal Specialist

United States Army; Chester; On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Paralegal Specialist, where you will provide vital legal and administrative support across various law areas. This role offers unique opportunities to assist judges and unit commanders in military justice matters while gaining invaluable skills in legal terminology, document preparation, and the Army judicial process. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, you will be well-prepared for future civilian careers as a legal assistant or paralegal. Enjoy a range of benefits, including education support, generous vacation time, and a competitive bonus structure. Step into a rewarding career that makes a difference!

Benefits

Up to $50K bonus

Up to $115,000 for education benefits

30 days vacation with pay

Additional living expenses for dependents

Clothing and food allowance

Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be between 17 to 34 years old and a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident.
• Complete background and medical screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to unit commanders and legal offices.
• Prepare legal documents for courts-martial and military justice matters.
• Assist in family law matters including wills and power of attorney.

Skills

Legal terminology and research techniques

Preparation of legal documents

Army judicial process

Interviewing witnesses

Ability to supervise

Technical guidance to subordinates

Maintain law/administrative library

Monitor and review actions for accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Senior in High School

Job description

The paralegal specialist is not like being a legal assistant; they are expected to provide 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:

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

Basic Qualifications:

1. Age - 17 to 34 years old
2. Education - Current Senior in High School (HS), HS Diploma, GED, or higher
3. Citizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
4. Submit to background and medical screening

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:

1. Legal terminology and research techniques
2. Preparation of legal documents
3. Army judicial process
4. Interviewing witnesses

Helpful Skills:

1. Ability to supervise those in a command
2. Provide technical guidance to subordinates
3. Maintain law/administrative library
4. Monitor and review actions for accuracy

Benefits:

1. Up to $50K bonus
2. Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
3. 30 days vacation with pay per year
4. Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
5. Clothing and food allowance
6. Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors
7. Travel

Future Civilian Careers:

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

When you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email/text from our Army virtual recruiting station.

Thank you!