Coast Guard Rating · Support
CG-LGL10 Legal
Overview
A Coast Guard legal specialty officer provides proactive legal advice and counsel across Coast Guard operations and mission support. The officer supports commanders' decision making and mission execution as part of the Coast Guard legal program.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- policy interpretation and development
- risk assessment and mitigation
- privacy and data protection compliance
- contract review and negotiation
- regulatory compliance (federal and DoD)
- e-discovery and litigation support
- written communication and legal drafting
- stakeholder engagement and advising executives
- ethical decision-making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- AbacusNext HotDocs
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Career Growth
- Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM)
- Estate Planning Law Specialist
Also Common
- Board Certification: Business Bankruptcy Law · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
- Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
Related Occupations
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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