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Specialty
Summary (Note: This is not an entry-level job). Manages and performs
legal functions not prohibited by statute and the Lawyers' Manual on
Professional
Conduct. Performs paraprofessional and legal research functions under
the supervision of a judge advocate in connection with civil law, military
justice, and claims activities. Supervises administration of legal services
and court-reporting activities. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup:
512.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, organizes, and directs legal services personnel in the areas of
military justice, claims, civil law, and court-reporting activities. Establishes
standards and evaluates completed actions to determine accuracy, content,
and compliance with governing directives and statutes. Performs paraprofessional
duties advising clients on civil law, claims, and military justice matters.
Provides administrative and litigation support in processing and execution
of all judicial (Article
15) matters according to applicable laws and
instructions, and the Manual
for Courts-martial (MCM). Examines preliminary
evidence for
sufficiency of facts and jurisdiction over offense(s) and offender. Through examination,
assists commanders and first sergeants with determining appropriate forum
for disciplinary actions. Performs legal research and drafts charges
and
specifications for courts-martial and Article 15 actions. Prepares and processes
all documentation required for courts-martial and Article 15 actions
from investigation through final action. Acts as a trial member, assisting
attorneys with appropriate
investigations, conducting witness interviews, reviewing case status, and discussing
major points of interest to develop case strategy. Examines all actions
and records of legal proceedings to ensure accuracy, correctness, and
completion prior to
review by commanders and final processing. Uses the Automated Military Justice
Analysis and Management System (AMJAMS) to monitor case progress and
to analyze military justice programs for commanders.
Receives, examines, adjudicates, processes, and settles claims filed
for and against the United States Government pursuant to Air Force publications,
applicable laws, and international agreements with foreign governments.
Reviews basic
claims and related documents to ensure compliance with time limits, jurisdiction,
and liability. Consults with claimants on sufficiency and legality of
claims covering matters such as death, personal injury, and property
loss or damage. Conducts
claims investigations and interviews witnesses to make preliminary determination
of liability and extent of damages and either settles claims within settlement
authority or makes recommendations on settlement. Performs legal research
as necessary.
Prepares claims for forwarding to appropriate activity or echelon. Uses the Armed
Forces Claims Information Management System (AFCIMS) for claims adjudication
and program management.
Interviews
clients and determines eligibility for legal assistance. Under attorney’s
supervision, consults with eligible recipients to obtain facts, background
information, and data to determine appropriate assistance or referral
to other agencies. Prepares documents such as powers of attorney, wills,
promissory notes, deeds and bills of sale. Functions as notary public
under Title 10 USC. Processes administrative separation actions, line
of duty determinations, report of survey investigations, and drafts
legal reviews and briefs as needed. Performs duties as a paralegal
in Magistrate Court. In a deployed or contingency environment, performs
duties in the international, operational, and fiscal law arenas to
include conducting Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) training, evaluating
compliance with LOAC, and determining wartime Rules of Engagement.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: keyboard and microcomputer
operation; UCMJ and MCM; preparing and processing claims; English grammar
and composition; math; functional organization of a military legal office;
interviewing
techniques and knowledge of legal procedures concerning military courts and boards;
legal terminology and interpretations; research and utilization of legal
publications and reference files; civil law matters; Air Force organization
and administration;
and office management.
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Note About "AFSCs"
In
the Army & Marines, an enlisted job is called an "MOS" (Military
Occupation Specialty). In the Navy & Coast Guard, an enlisted
job is called a "Rating." In the Air Force, and enlisted
job is known as an "AFSC" (Air Force Specialty Code.
The
1st number in the AFSC is the career group. There are 9 Air Force
Career Groups: 1-Operations; 2-Maintenance/Logistics; 3-Support;
4- Medical/Dental; 5-Legal/Chaplain; 6-Finance/Contracting; 7-Special
Investigations; 8- Special Duty Assignments; 9-Special Reporting
Identifiers.
The
2nd digit (letter) identifies the career field. The 3rd digit
(numeral) indicates the career field subdivision (ie, job functional
area). The 4th number in the AFSC indicates a person's skill-level.
For example, someone with the AFSC "1A051" has a five-skill
level. An individual receives the "1" (helper) skill-level
when they enter technical school for the AFSC. Upon graduation
from technical school, they receive the "3" (apprentice)
skill level. Individuals are normally awarded the "5" (journeyman)
skill level after a period of on-the-job training (OJT) and correspondence
courses (Called "CDCs"). Depending on the job, this
process can last anywhere between 12 and 18 months. Upon promotion
to Staff
Sergeant, individuals enter training for the "7" (craftsman)
Skill Level. "7" level training consists of more CDCs,
more OJT, and (for some jobs) a 7-level technical school. Upon
promotion to E-8, the person receives a "9" (superintendent)
skill level.
The
final digit (numeral) indicates further job division within the
same functional area. Specific skills (such as type of aircraft)
are designated by suffixes, such as "A" or "B."
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Education.
For entry into this specialty, completion of high school, and completion
of college level courses in English comprehension, math, and computers
is desirable.
Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the
AFSC indicated:
5J031. Completion of a basic paralegal course.
5J071. Completion of the provisional paralegal course.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of
the AFSC indicated:
5J051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J031. Also, experience
in general office management, operational law and preparing and processing
courts-martial and other military justice actions or claims for and against
the United States
Government.
5J071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J051. Also, experience
supervising and performing paralegal paraprofessional duties such as
processing claims and military justice actions, civil law, contract law,
environmental law, and
operational law.
5J091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J071. Also, experience
managing paralegals in paraprofessional duties such as processing cases
in military justice, claims, civil law, contract law, and environmental
law and operational law.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
For entry into this specialty:
1. Prior
qualification in any AFSC at the 5-skill level (3-skill level if no
5-skill level exists) or higher.
2. Ability to keyboard at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute (WPM).
3. No previous convictions by courts-martial;
punishment under the provisions of Article
15, UCMJ; or convictions by a civilian court except for minor traffic
violations and similar infractions.
4. Certification
by the Wing Law Office Manager that the individual has been interviewed
and is acceptable for
entry.
Deployment
Rate for this AFSC Strength Req: G Physical Profile 333333
Citizenship No
Required
Appitude Score: G-50
Technical
Training:
Course #:
M3ALR5J031
Length (Days):
43
Location: Max
Possible
Assignment Information
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