Navy NEC · Support
A02A Navy Paralegal
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The Navy Paralegal specialty identifies personnel who have completed the skills required for paralegal duties. The tracked skill set covers duties performed under the direct supervision of uniformed judge advocates or other attorneys serving the armed services.
Core Skills
- legal document preparation
- case file management
- legal research
- client interview support
- court filing procedures
- military justice administration
- evidence and record organization
- legal correspondence
- attorney support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Docs
- Google Workspace software
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Paralegal (CP®)
- NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
Career Growth
- Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®)
- NALS Certified Legal Professional (CLP)
- CORE Registered Paralegal® (CRP®)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Registered Paralegal (RP)
- Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP)
- NALS Professional Paralegal (PP)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
- Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
- Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
- Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
Related Occupations
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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