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Military Career
Paralegals and legal assistants in the Military do everything from research and interviews to processing cases and discovery management in order to ensure law and order. They may interpret legislation to determine impact on military operations and advise leadership. Legal assistants and paralegals perform many of the same duties as an attorney but only under the supervision of an attorney.
Explore this career outside the militaryParalegals and legal assistants work in military law offices and courtrooms.
What you can expect to experience while on the job
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the Military
5,275
$112,921
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Paralegals and legal assistants in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Legal terminology and research techniquesHow to prepare legal documentsHigh speed transcriptionMilitary judicial processesHow to interview witnessesDiscovery management
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