Description
Paralegal specialists administer and supervise the provision of legal services to unit commanders and staff and assist judge advocates/attorneys in providing professional legal services in diverse legal disciplines, including: organizational legal services (military justice, legal assistance, claims, administrative law, international law, operational law, and contract law); defense legal services; and judicial legal services.
Core Skills
- legal research and case preparation
- document management and e discovery support
- drafting legal correspondence and motions
- evidence collection and chain of custody documentation
- records management and archiving
- client and witness interview support
- courtroom and hearing preparation
- confidential information handling
- workflow and calendar management
- multi jurisdictional legal procedure familiarity
- technical writing and editing
- use of legal case management software
- cross functional coordination with investigators and counsel
Common Certifications
- Certified Paralegal (NALA or NFPA)
- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Court Reporter Certification (NCRA)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADMINISTRATION
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