Description
The US Army Judge Advocate, General furnishes legal advice and services to the Active Army and the U.S. Army Reserves in civil and criminal legal practice, including the fields of business, property, administration, and financial Operations under the jurisdiction of DA. The Judge Advocate, General provides defense counsel services for Army personnel whenever required by law or regulation and authorized by The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) or TJAG's designee. These services include representation at trials by courts-martial, administrative boards, and other criminal and adverse administrative actions. Additional duties include performing other defense-related duties as prescribed by Chief, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- regulatory compliance
- policy development
- risk assessment
- contract review and negotiation
- privacy and data protection awareness
- e-discovery and litigation support coordination
- case management
- technical writing and documentation
- briefing senior leaders
- stakeholder communication
- ethical decision-making
- team leadership and supervision
- project management
- training and mentoring
Common Certifications
- Bar Admission (State Bar License)
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.