Description
Legal Specialty Officers, as part of the Coast Guard legal program (CGJAG), are actively engaged in every facet of Coast Guard operations and mission support. CGJAG provides commanders a decision-making advantage and drives mission execution by delivering proactive legal advice and counsel across the full spectrum of Coast Guard operations. Existing statutory and policy authority allows for designation of active duty and reserve officers assigned to legal billets as judge advocates upon application and satisfactory evidence of law school graduation and bar admission.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- policy interpretation and development
- risk assessment and mitigation
- information governance and records management
- privacy and data protection compliance
- contract review and negotiation
- regulatory compliance (federal and DoD)
- incident response advisory support
- e-discovery and litigation support
- written communication and legal drafting
- stakeholder engagement and advising executives
- training development and delivery
- ethical decision-making
- project management
- cross-functional collaboration
Common Certifications
- Paralegal Certification (NALA, NFPA, or ABA-approved)
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Court Reporter Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard 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.