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Military Legal Administrators

Median Salary
143,661
Workforce Count
14,471

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Legal administrators coordinate, direct, assist, and advise leaders in matters of military justice, administration, and the provision of legal services. They initiate personnel investigations and disciplinary actions. They also provide administrative and technical expertise in courts-martial, investigations, administrative boards, congressional legislation, and personnel affairs.

What is the work environment like?

Legal administrators normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.

How many people have this role in the Military?

14,471

Compensation

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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Always fixed based on rank and service time.
  • Distributed monthly.
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What is the typical salary range?

Salary by Years of Service

$87,152

2 Years

$107,283

6 Years

$152,406

10+ Years
Median Salary
143,661

Military Details

What Service Branches offer this role?

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Is this a staff or leadership role?

Enlisted
Officer
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
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What does the training for this role entail?

Job training for legal administrators primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments.  Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.  

    Education

    What level of education do professionals in this role have?

    Education Level

    • Doctoral degree

      51%

    • Post-doctoral training

      20%

    • First professional degree

      16%

    • High school

      7%

    • Master's degree

      2%

    • Post-secondary certificate

      2%

    Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

    No data available for this section.

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    Skills and Interests

    What skills will set you up for success?

    • Verbal Skills

      High

    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      High

    • Leadership

      Mid

    • Math and Science Skills

      Low

    • Technology Design and Control

      Low

    • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

      Low

    What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?

    • Law and Government
    • English Language
    • Administrative
    • Computers and Electronics
    • Communications and Media

    What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

    • Decision Making

      High

    • Time Pressure

      Mid

    • Repetitiveness

      Mid

    • Level Of Competition

      Mid

    • Exposure to Job Hazards

      Low

    • Responsibility

      Low

    • Physical Activity

      Low

    What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

    Conventional

    You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

    Enterprising

    You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

    Investigative

    You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

    RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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    Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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