Navy Legalman	LN
	Legalmen are trained paralegals who assist professionals in the field of law. They work in Navy legal offices under the direction of judge advocates, doing administrative and clerical tasks, investigating claims, preparing subpoenas, scheduling courtrooms and notifying people involved. They are also involved in helping Navy personnel with legal problems, and performing other related duties such as court reporter for courts-martial, courts of inquiry and investigations.

Legalmen (LN) Perform paralegal duties under the direction and supervision of Judge Advocates in providing and administering legal services, including matters concerned with military justice, administrative discharges, claims, admiralty law and legal assistance; record and transcribe proceedings of courts martial, courts of inquiry, investigations and military commissions and prepare and submit necessary records and reports; prepare correspondence; conduct interviews; perform legal research of pertinent material for evaluation; and provide advice and assistance to personnel and command on matters of legal administration.

LN - Law Office Clerk

Law Office Clerks work under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals and prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as tax forms, legal assistance documents, summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, pleadings and pretrial agreements. Serve as court reporters and provide clerical support for the conduct of administrative investigations. Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. Receive and place telephone calls. Schedule and make appointments. Make photocopies of correspondence, document, and other printed matter. Organize and maintain law libraries and document and case files. Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes. Draft and type office memos. Review legal publications and perform data base searches to identify laws and court decisions.

LN - Law Office Specialist

Law Office Specialists work under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals and draft legal documents and papers such as appeals, motions, pleadings, pretrial agreements, legal briefs, routine legal assistance documents and legal correspondence. Provide routine assistance to Legal Assistance, Personal Representation and Defense clients. Prepare vouchers for payment of claims and witness fees. Conduct advanced legal research. Compile statistics for submission of required reports. Respond to complaints. Provide routine advice to commanders on military justice and administrative measures. Conduct client and witness interviews. Serve as Law Office Supervisors, providing training and supervision to junior personnel.

LN - Paralegal

Paralegals work under the direct supervision of an attorney, or independently, to investigate the facts of cases and ensure that all relevant information is considered. Identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. Analyze and organize the information and prepare written reports that attorneys use in determining how cases should be handled. Help prepare the legal arguments, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and assist attorneys during trials. Organize and track files of all-important case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys. Draft contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, and trust instruments. Assist in preparing tax returns and planning estates. Provide timely and accurate advice to commanders in an international environment and support operational law activities. Serve as Law Office Managers, providing training and supervision to junior personnel and maintaining office budgets.

Legalmen:

• Provide legal assistance in such matters as voter registration, indebtedness, Social Security, veterans' benefits, civilian counsel, power of attorney, wills, motor vehicle licensing, taxes, immigration and customs.
• Prepare records of hearings, investigations, courts-martial and courts of inquiry.
• Prepare reports of mast proceedings.
• Process appeals.
• Help personnel prepare legal forms, letters and requests.
• Assist personnel in filing claims, and conducting their investigations.

Working Environment

People in this rating usually work in a office environment. They work closely with others and do mostly mental work.

A-School (Job School) Information

Newport, R.I. -- 9 weeks

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Other Requirements

This is not an entry-level position. New recruits are not eligible to enlist with a guarantee for this rating. Petty Officers (in the paygrade of E-4 or E-5) may apply to re-train into this rating from other ratings.

• Must have normal hearing
• Must have no speech impediment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Notes: High school diploma graduate or equivalent. Must type 40 words per minute when enlisted. Must have no record of conviction by civil court for any offense other than minor traffic. Not eligible if substance abuse waiver required. Must possess valid driver's license or be eligible to obtain one.

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Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

• First Sea Tour: 48 months
• First Shore Tour: 48 months
• Second Sea Tour: 36 months
• Second Shore Tour: 48 months
• Third Sea Tour: 36 months
• Third Shore Tour: 48 months
• Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
• Forth Shore Tour: 48 months

Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

101214-N-6764G-045 NORFOLK (Dec. 14, 2010) Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, greets U.S. 2nd Fleet Sailor of the Year Legalman 1st Class Patrice Washington, right, Junior Sailor of the Year Operations Specialist 2nd Class April Reed, and Bluejacket of the Year Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Lataia Rabon during a visit to U.S. 2nd Fleet Maritime Headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

 100314-N-7665S-082 HOUSTON (Mar. 14, 2010) Former President George H.W. Bush congratulates Legalman 1st Class Harrold Henck for being selected as the Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command Reserve Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo by Storekeeper 2nd Class John Stone/Released)

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