Paralegal Specialist (Louisburg)

Paralegal Specialist

As an Army National Guard Paralegal Specialist you will play a key role in the Army s judicial system. You will 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. Your training will enable you to research court decisions and Army regulations process legal claims and appeals and prepare records of hearings investigations court-martials and courts of inquiry. By joining the Army National Guard you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career. 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. Earn while you learn Get paid to learn In the Army National Guard you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Paralegal Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training where you ll learn basic Soldiering skills and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.Requirements BenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to 400 000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to 50 000 for existing loans)Healthcare Benefits AvailableRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Most non-prior service candidates will earn between 196.26 and 254.91 per drill weekend)Programs and benefits are subject to change.