Paralegal Specialist - Worcester, MA, United States - U.S. Army Recruiting - Albany Battalion

Description

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist

Summary: As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Army, you will receive comprehensive training and gain valuable experience in the field of law. You will provide legal/administrative support in various areas of criminal law, international law, civil/administrative law, contract law, and fiscal law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
• Prepare and review legal documents for courts-martial, Article 15 actions, and other military justice matters
• Assist with administrative law matters, including line of duty determinations, AR 15-6 investigations, separation board proceedings, and family law

Training and Development:

You will undergo 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. You will learn essential skills such as legal terminology and research techniques, preparation of legal documents, army judicial process, and interviewing witnesses.

Career Opportunities:

The skills you acquire will prepare you for a career as a legal assistant, paralegal, or court clerk in the civilian world.

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Salary Pay
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $4500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repayment
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses

Requirements:

• Must be under 35 years old
• Must be a US Citizen or hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have no major medical issues
• Must have no major law violations (Felony level)

Estimated Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year