Paralegal Specialist Job at GoArmy.com, Chester, WV

  • GoArmy.com
  • Chester, WV

Job Description

Join to apply for the Paralegal Specialist role at United States Army Reserve .

The paralegal specialist is responsible for providing legal and administrative support across various legal areas including 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
  • Provide paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
  • Prepare legal documents for courts-martial, Article 15 actions, and other military justice proceedings
  • Review line of duty determinations, investigations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters
  • Assist in family law matters such as power of attorney, wills, and separation decrees
Basic Qualifications
  • Age: 17 to 34 years old
  • Education: Current Senior in High School, High School Diploma, GED, or higher
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must submit to background and medical screening
Training

Requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Skills You’ll Learn
  • Legal terminology and research techniques
  • Preparation of legal documents
  • Army judicial process
  • Interviewing witnesses
Helpful Skills
  • Ability to supervise and provide guidance to others in a command
  • Maintain law and administrative libraries
  • Monitor and review actions for accuracy
Benefits
  • Up to $50K bonus
  • Up to $115,000 in additional education benefits
  • 30 days paid vacation per year
  • Additional living expenses for dependents
  • Clothing and food allowances
  • Access to Education and Financial Advisors
  • Travel opportunities
Future Civilian Careers

The skills acquired can prepare you for careers as a legal assistant, paralegal, or court clerk.

If interested, apply now and expect a response within 24-48 hours from our Army virtual recruiting station.

About U.S. Army

The US Army Recruiting Battalion Richmond operates out of Richmond, Virginia, covering parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. They offer over 150 jobs, many part-time and full-time, with competitive salaries and benefits, providing real-world experience and educational support.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work at office

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