- Researching court decisions and Army regulations
- Processing legal claims and appeals
- Preparing records of hearings, investigations, court-martials and courts of inquiry
- Legal terminology and research techniques
- How to prepare legal documents
- High-speed transcription
- Army judicial process
- Interest in the law and legal proceedings
- Ability to keep organized and accurate records
- Interest in business, mathematics, typing and speech
- Ability to listen carefully and retain information
27D - PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
Description
A Paralegal Specialist is an integral part of the Army's judicial system. They assist judges, Army lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. The Paralegal Specialist provides legal and administrative support in such diverse areas as international law, contract law, defense legal services and judicial legal services.
A Paralegal Specialist is involved in:
Requirements
A high school degree and a typing speed of over thirty words per minute are required. Good hearing and clear speech are assets if you're required to read aloud at court proceedings.
Training
Job training for a Paralegal Specialist consists of 10 weeks, three days of instruction, where you'll learn:
Skills
Helpful attributes include:
Responsibilities
Advanced level Paralegal Specialists supervise the operation of a command section or legal office. Advanced level Paralegal Specialists act as technical guides to other soldiers and are in charge of maintaining the law library and all section files and records.
Civilian Related
In the civilian world, Paralegal Specialists may be referred to as legal assistants, clerks, paralegal assistants and court clerks or recorders. Civilian Paralegal Specialists can work for private law firms, banks, insurance companies, government agencies and local, state and federal courts.
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