Navy
SUPPORT
NEC
NEC
A02A
Navy Paralegal
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Designed to track personnel who have completed the skills required to perform the duties of a paralegal 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
Common Certifications
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Registered Paralegal (RP)
- Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP)
- NALS Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
- NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
- National Association of Legal Support Professionals Professional Paralegal (PP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROCUREMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Preparation
- NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
- Coursera Legal Assistant Fundamentals courses
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program
Career Growth
- NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP)
- NALS Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations Paralegal CORE Competency Exam
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.