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A22A Naval Justice School (NJS) Mid-Level Graduate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Justice School Mid-Level Graduate completes training designed to increase LN skill and professional efficiency for mid-level leadership in a Fleet legal office region. The course prepares the graduate for the increased responsibilities of a legal office Leading Petty Officer, or Law Office Manager, and covers military criminal law, evidence, procedure, civil law, administrative law, and law office management.
Core Skills
- military justice procedures
- legal case file management
- evidence handling and review
- administrative law support
- civil law research
- legal correspondence writing
- law office workflow management
- personnel supervision
- client intake and assistance
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
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP®)
Career Growth
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- ACEDS Certified E Discovery Specialist
- Association of Legal Administrators Certified Legal Manager
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- PACE Registered Paralegal (RP)
- NALS Certified Legal Professional (CLP)
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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