Air Force Montgomery , AL 36101
Posted 3 weeks ago
Just as in the civilian world, it's essential that our Airmen have access to excellent legal services when necessary. Working under the supervision of Judge Advocate Generals (attorneys), Paralegal specialists help provide legal counsel and services to their clients. These legal experts work in a wide range of legal practices doing everything from research and interviews to processing cases and discovery management in order to ensure the law, order and discipline of the Air Force.
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Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve
Enlisted
5J0X1
What you'll do
Conduct legal research and make final legal recommendations for the Staff Judge Advocate
Develop and maintain legal assistance materials and resources for clients
Provide administrative and litigation support for all judicial and nonjudicial matters
Interview clients and determine eligibility for legal assistance
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
7.5 weeks
35 days
Maxwell AFB, AL
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Paralegal
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REQUIREMENTS
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
Direct Accessions Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; speak clearly and distinctly
Ability to keyboard at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute
No significant record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health concerns that may impair of the paralegal duty function, or risk to the mission
No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, or child abuse
No convictions by courts-martial
No convictions by a civilian court, except for minor traffic violations and similar infractions
Paralegal Applicant Fact Sheet and Writing SampleTier 3 Investigation (National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit) in accordance with DoDM 5200.02 and AFMAN 16-1405
Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday
Retraining Qualifications
Have a current passing fitness score
Have an AF Form 422 with a PULHES of at least 3 and a medical recommendation
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; speak clearly and distinctly
Ability to keyboard at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute
No significant record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health concerns that may impair the paralegal duty function, or risk to the mission
No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, or child abuse
No convictions by courts-martial
No convictions by a civilian court, except for minor traffic violations and similar infractions
Tier 3 Investigation (National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit) in accordance with DoDM 5200.02 and AFMAN 16-1405
Must be interviewed by and complete a 10-day observation period with the wing legal office
Must have a signed recommendation from the wing legal office Staff Judge Advocate and Law Office Superintendent, and 5J MFM or CFM approval
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