Paralegal Specialist — U.S. Army

Job overview

The Paralegal Specialist role is listed in Lowell, MA, and compensation is not specified. The U.S. Army role supports its legal system and provides assistance to judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders. The specialist provides legal and administrative support across criminal, family, international, civil, administrative, contract, and fiscal law matters. Duties include preparing legal documents and supporting military justice, administrative proceedings, and family-law matters; training includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.

What you'll do

• Provide paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
• prepare documents for courts-martial, nonjudicial punishments, and other military justice matters
• prepare line-of-duty determinations and separation board proceedings
• assist with powers of attorney, wills, and separation decrees.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal specialist

military justice

legal documents

administrative law

family law

u.s. army

lowell ma

legal support

basic combat training

advanced individual training

high school diploma or ged

u.s. citizen or permanent resident

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• TRICARE health plan
• medical and dental care at no cost for active-duty members
• dental and vision coverage
• health and wellness programs
• maternity and paternity benefits
• professional growth and training opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and an age range of 17–40.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.