The primary mission of The Judge Advocate General’s Corps is to provide legal counsel to commanders, first sergeants, and other key personnel on a broad spectrum of legal matters. The paralegal’s role is to assist judge advocates (attorneys) in achieving that mission. Consequently, paralegals support virtually all areas of the Air Force’s legal practice, including operations law, military justice, claims, civil law, legal assistance, contracts, labor law, and environmental law. Within these areas, paralegals conduct legal research, interview witnesses and victims, and draft legal documents. Paralegals also support investigations of serious incidents, such as aircraft mishaps.
Are you eligible to retrain? From the Corp’s perspective, the minimum qualifications include an ability to type 25 words per minute, a minimum AQE score of 51, and no derogatory information in your records. If you are eligible and wish to retrain, you must submit a retraining application. In addition, your local Law Office Superintendant and Staff Judge Advocate must personally interview you.
The paralegal career field is extremely interesting and very challenging. It is rewarding for individuals who are looking for a job that gives you independence in your work, personal growth, and most importantly, a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day. If this is what you seek, then the paralegal career field may be right for you. To submit retraining applications, contact the Employment section of the MPF. For more information about the paralegal career field, contact the Law Office Superintendent, MSgt Justin Dennison at 720-847-6444.