Air Force AFSC · Support
5J0X1 Paralegal
Overview
Paralegal specialists work under Judge Advocate General attorneys to provide legal counsel and services to clients. They conduct research and interviews, process cases, and manage discovery across a range of legal practices.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 5J011 helper · 5J031 apprentice · 5J051 journeyman · 5J071 craftsman
Core Skills
- legal research and writing
- e-discovery and evidence management
- case management and docketing
- records management and retention
- information security and privacy handling
- interviewing and fact-finding
- policy and regulatory compliance
- client service and communication
- cross-functional collaboration with attorneys and investigators
- confidentiality and ethics
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Docs
- Google Workspace software
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
Career Growth
- NALS Professional Paralegal
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
- Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
- Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
- Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
Related Occupations
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 5J0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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