Military Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Military Career
General Information
Description
Paralegals and legal assistants in the Military do everything from research and interviews to processing cases and discovery management in order to ensure law and order. They may interpret legislation to determine impact on military operations and advise leadership. Legal assistants and paralegals perform many of the same duties as an attorney but only under the supervision of an attorney.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Paralegals and legal assistants work in military law offices and courtrooms.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Related Military Careers
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the Military
11,373
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$108,294
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$23,255 - $294,189
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
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Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 50%
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Bachelor's degree 34%
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Post-secondary certificate 7%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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High school 3%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Paralegals and legal assistants in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Legal terminology and research techniquesHow to prepare legal documentsHigh speed transcriptionMilitary judicial processesHow to interview witnessesDiscovery management
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Related College Majors
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Knowledge
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Law and Government
- English Language
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