Job Details

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.

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:

• 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

Key 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.

• You must be 1742 years of age and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score
• 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.
• 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
• Paralegal Applicant Fact Sheet and Writing Sample
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday