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Military Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Median Salary
121,806
Workforce Count
9,810
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
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.
What is the work environment like?
Paralegals and legal assistants work in military law offices and courtrooms.
How many people have this role in the Military?
9,810
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
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.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$86,525
2 Years
$104,820
6 Years
$136,729
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
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 may include:
- Legal terminology and research techniques
- How to prepare legal documents
- High speed transcription
- Military judicial processes
- How to interview witnesses
- Discovery management
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Legal Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Administrative
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData 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.