Description
The pursuit of justice is at the center of every Air Force objective. So the rights of Airmen are naturally held in the highest regard and are defended and supported by top legal minds like Air Force Judge Advocates (JAG). These highly trained attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues including international law, operations law, environmental law and military and civilian personnel issues. From trial preparation to post-trial actions, they provide important legal counsel every step of the way.
Core Skills
- IT and cyber law interpretation
- policy analysis and development
- risk assessment and mitigation
- compliance and regulatory advisory
- contract and licensing review
- privacy and data protection advisory
- evidence handling and digital records management
- legal research and writing
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- negotiation and dispute resolution
- governance and oversight support
- ethics and standards enforcement
- incident response legal support
- international and operational law for cyber operations
Common Certifications
- Active State Bar License
- Certified Paralegal (NALA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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