Navy
SUPPORT

Rating

655X

Legal Officer LDO (Not a Lawyer)

Description

Legal Officers administers command legal services in military law. Provides administrative and technical assistance in courts martial, investigations, administrative boards and personal affairs.

Core Skills

  • legal administration and case management
  • court-martial and hearing support
  • documentation and records control
  • investigation and board support
  • policy and regulation interpretation
  • confidential information handling
  • client and witness coordination
  • report preparation and routing
  • workflow and process management
  • briefing and communication
  • staff coordination and tasking
  • training and supervising legal clerks
  • risk and compliance awareness

Common Certifications

  • Certified Paralegal (CP)
  • Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP)
  • Certified Legal Manager (CLM)
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • LEGAL SERVICES
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Navy 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.