AF paralegal career opportunities available Published April 30, 2008 By Tech. Sgt. Tara White 14th Flying Training Wing Judge Advocate Office COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. -- Would you consider joining us as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps? Did you know that as an enlisted member you might be eligible to re-train into the paralegal career field? The Air Force enlisted legal career field, paralegal, has been in existence since May 1, 1955, and continues to play a very prominent role in The Judge Advocate General Corp. TJAGC's primary mission is to provide legal counsel to commanders, first sergeants and other key personnel on a broad spectrum of legal and quasi-legal matters. The paralegal's role is to assist the attorney in achieving that mission. Consequently, the paralegal apprentice/journeyman/craftsman supports virtually all areas of the legal office, including military justice, claims, civil law, legal assistance, contracts and environmental law. Within these divisions, paralegals conduct legal research, interview victims and witnesses, and draft opinions and documents. They also support investigations of serious incidents, such as aircraft, missile or rocket accidents. To submit retraining applications, contact the employment section of the MPF. Minimum eligibility requirements include: The ability to type 25 words per minute, a minimum AQE score of 51 and no derogatory information in your records. For more information about the paralegal career field, contact the NCOIC of the Law Office, Tech. Sgt. Tara White at 434-7075.
