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LN Legalman
Overview
A Legalman performs paralegal duties under the supervision of Judge Advocates for military justice, administrative discharges, claims, admiralty law, and legal assistance. Legalmen conduct interviews and legal research, prepare legal correspondence and court documents, transcribe proceedings, and provide trial and defense support.
Core Skills
- paralegal research and case preparation
- legal document drafting and review
- transcription and record of proceedings management
- case file and evidence management
- client intake and legal assistance support
- claims and administrative law support
- confidential records handling
- technical and legal writing
- time management and docket tracking
- coordination with attorneys and stakeholders
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
- Human Resources
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Paralegal (CP) · Funded
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Information Governance Professional (IGP)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
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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