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Military Career
Legal administrators coordinate, direct, assist, and advise leaders in matters of military justice, administration and the provision of legal services. They initiate personnel investigations and disciplinary actions. They also provide administrative and technical expertise in courts-martial, investigations, administrative boards, congressional legislation, and personnel affairs.
Explore this career outside the militaryLegal administrators normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.
What you can expect to experience while on the job
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Legal Administrators in the Military
5,626
$116,793
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for legal administrators primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
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