Paralegal

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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• Component

Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Enlisted

• AFSC:

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.

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

7.5 weeks

• TECHNICAL TRAINING

35 days

• Tech School Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

• Status Upon Completion

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.

• Minimum Education

A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours

• High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

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