Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-02) 96 TW/JA

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB, Florida, seeks a Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-02) to support the Staff Judge Advocate. The role covers military justice, administrative, environmental, contract, labor, international, and operations law, supporting AF interests in litigation and legal assistance programs.

Responsibilities include case research, document preparation, notary duties, travel orders, and coordination with tenants.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Science or similar field desired
• Experience with preparing/editing legal documents and administrative correspondence
• Knowledge of military justice, legal research techniques, and legal formats/directives
• Ability to interpret/regulatory requirements for complex transactions

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and draft charges/packages for judicial/nonjudicial actions
• Manage lifecycle of legal proceedings from evidence gathering to transcripts
• Support VWAP and ensure actions align with the MCM
• Provide front-desk and administrative support for the SJA's legal assistance program
• Notarize documents and prepare wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and promissory notes
• Monitor and order publications and forms; assist travel orders in DTS

Skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Grammar & writing

Analytical thinking

Notary public

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Science

Tools

DCMS

AMJAMS

WASP

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-02) to work at the 96 Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (96 TW/JA) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

The primary purpose is to support the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) as a paralegal, providing legal support for the most complex, often precedent, installation level cases in military justice, administrative law, claims, environmental law, contract law, labor law, international law, and operations law to the 96th Test Wing and tenant units. To support representation of Air Force (AF) interests in various forums and support the defense of the AF in litigation. To provide legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries pursuant to the AF Legal Assistance Program.

Announcement Closes: 10/28/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $97,087 per year (includes locality) “If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: No travel

Desired Skills:

An Associate 's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Paralegal Science (or similar field) is desired.

Knowledge of rules, procedures, policies, and programs of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate to perform the procedural and administrative work of the organization such as preparing and editing legal documents and administrative correspondence, maintaining files and record, and assembling information for various legal documents and reports; knowledge of legal services and terminology in the area of military justice, legal assistance, and legal research techniques; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications.

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions.

Major Duties:

Conduct in-depth research, draft charges/packages for judicial, nonjudicial actions (Article 15/UCMJ), administrative separations, and manage the lifecycle of legal proceedings—from evidence gathering and witness interviews to the assembly of final transcripts.

Participate in the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) and ensure all actions adhere to the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM).

Utilize specialized databases including DCMS, AMJAMS, and WASP to monitor case progress, analyze disciplinary trends, and prepare briefings for leadership.

Provide essential front-desk and administrative support for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate’s legal assistance program. Includes: receiving visitors, routing inquiries, and managing correspondence suspense and scheduling systems.

Serve as a Notary Public under state and Air Force guidelines and acts as a formal witness for legal documents.

Prepare critical paperwork, including wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and promissory notes.

Monitor, inventory, and order publications and forms to ensure that adequate supplies are available.

Assist assigned personnel in processing travel order requests and vouchers and may assist visiting personnel or witnesses/experts with transportation and billeting arrangements in Defense Travel System (DTS).

Perform other administrative, clerical, or additional duties in support of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Security Clearance: (Required) Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Secret” security clearance.

Understanding of hardware and software installation and integration requirements for office automation systems, LAN administration, and working knowledge of Judge Advocate specific software/web-based programs is required.

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required legal formats and directives regarding preparation of written communications to produce legal and administrative documents and communications is required.

Skill in logic and interpersonal skills to conduct interviews, recognize, explore, and exploit leads, detect discrepancies in information, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and analyze, interpret, and evaluate information obtained is required.

Knowledge of principles and concepts to interpret regulation and instructions is required.

Understanding of the Staff Judge Advocate Manpower Standard and civilian personnel actions both GS and NSPS personnel programs, is required.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED