Paralegal Specialist — Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 4,800 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. You will provide legal and administrative support across family law, international law, contract law, and defense legal services.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction, leading to interview of witnesses and research of court decisions and Army regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Ages 17–35.
• Citizenship requirements must be met (see NATIONALGUARD.com).

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.

Skills

Supervise unit members

Technical guidance to subordinates

Maintain law/administrative library

Monitor and review actions for quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. You will provide legal and administrative support across family law, international law, contract law, and defense legal services.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction, leading to interview of witnesses and research of court decisions and Army regulations.