MOS 27D
Paralegal Specialist
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Presence

o enforced the Regimental Commander's zero-tolerance policy by prioritizing and sequencing Soldier misconduct cases; upheld good order, discipline, and command authority across the formation

o projected confidence and command presence while supervising and escorting Soldiers through UCMJ and host-nation judicial proceedings; safeguarded the Regiment's reputation with host-nation authorities


Leads

o provided expert counsel to the Squadron Commander on field grade UCMJ actions; ensured equitable, timely, and regulation-compliant adjudication of complex legal cases

o advised Troop Commanders on the disposition of Soldier misconduct involving host-nation criminal violations; enabled commanders to exercise sound judgment while reinforcing Army standards


Develops

o mentored subordinate leaders in legal packet preparation and UCMJ case management; enhanced organizational competence, reduced administrative deficiencies, and strengthened accountability procedures

o modeled professionalism in engagements with CID and MPI; established enduring relationships with law enforcement partners and set the standard for handling sensitive investigations


Achieves

o managed and monitored Soldier legal cases from initiation through adjudication; synchronized actions with commanders and legal authorities, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory timelines

o executed oversight of escort operations for Soldiers accused of sexual crimes against host-nation citizens; ensured legal compliance, preserved unit readiness, and maintained host-nation confidence in U.S. forces


Brigade Paralegal NCOIC

o processed over 100 Article 15s, 40 chapters, 6 Article 32 hearings, 5 Summary courts Martial, and assisted on over 20 BCD-Special and General Courts-Matials

o provided legal support to the Special court-martial convening authority and all subordinate battalions, for a combined strength of over 5,000 Soldiers

o reviewed complex military justice and administrative files; researched case law

o ensured the preparation and organization for the digital discovery of over 100,000 bates stamped documents for U.S. vs Hasan

o trained three Judge Advocates and three NCOs on newly acquired CaseMap software to manage the extensive document production in U.S. vs Hasan

o conducted preliminary interviews of witnesses; eliminated invalid statements and complaints while preserving Defense Counsel's schedule

o created and submitted all office reports and maintained brigade legal filing system


Paralegal NCO

o facilitated 15 investigations and assisted 70 soldiers with legal assistance; ensured the successful operation of the Task Force

o negotiated nine claims for the middle east district; established the government's position and facilitated a finding in the government's favor, saving six million dollars

o developed a variety of work products for Staff Judge Advocate work functions; improved overall office capability and performance of attorney duties

o prepared detailed and thorough report to Commanding General and Division Staff Judge Advocate on investigations of conscientious objectors within the battle space

o trained continously; provided one-on-one training to Paralegals having difficulty learning their MOS skill set

o established an effective working relationship with other military branch JAG counterparts to benefit the CAARNG JAG Corps' resources and mission support

o sacrificed personal time on multiple occasions to assists Soldiers and clients; ensured their legal needs were met

o selected by the Staff Judge Advocate and Command Paralegal as the command's Coggins Award nominee, an award for excellence for paralegals

o processed over 520 legal actions while deployed to a theater of combat operations with 95 percent accuracy

o used exceptionally sound judgement and diplomacy when addressing legal issues with command teams


JAG Section NCOIC

o expedited citizenship application process for Task Force members resulting in 6 Soldiers within the Task Force receiving US citizenship while on deployment


Military Justice NCOIC

o selected over 25 of her peers to act as the 1st TSC Military Justice NCOIC and OSJA NCOIC for two months during the NCOIC's absence


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Court Reporter

o provided support for 13 General Courts-Martial; produced over 8,000 pages of transcript and accurate documentation for appeals

o supported 11 Special Courts-Martial; contributed to the completion of records of trial and the court reporter's mission


Paralegal NCO

o provided timely and outstanding assistance to clients and witnesses in support of administrative separation boards

o completed several short suspense administrative tasks for the team without assistance

o received, processed, and recorded Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and contributed to the processing of 270 cases which resulted in our office being named the "Best IG Office in FORSCOM"

o took charge of the evacuation and patriation of a threatened local national, interface with local liaison, reduced wait to 24 hours

o served as Kandahar Legal Office NCOIC, supervised and trained 5 junior soldiers in the execution of their responsibilities

o adjusted customer service hours to meet needs of rotating shifts; increased access to services by 50%

o supported over 450 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, DOD civilians, and contractors on a daily basis

o trained the Staff Judge Advocate section on the Naturalization requirements and process

o submitted 45 citizenship packages, expedited applications, resulted in 12 Soldiers receiving citizenship while deployed

o processed over 100 legal claims and followed through to resolution reducing monetary hardship on families

o processed over 50 Wills, Powers of Attorney, and notarizations supporting the mobilization of the sustainment brigade

o trained 23d QuarterMaster Brigade civilian employees on Article 15, Chapter administration, recognized with a Certificate for Excellence

o briefed over 3000 incoming service members on local conditions and Rules of Engagement


Paralegal Specialist

o trained his paralegals in the administration of UCMJ and separation boards; coached them in the actual separation boards to ensure training standards were met

o takes the time necessary to assist clients to ensure their personal legal needs are met and follows through to conclusion; outstanding devotion to Soldier care

o managed the Division's legal assistance program that processed over 1500 notaries, POAs, wills and legal correspondence saving Soldiers over $101,450.00

o completed Judge Advocate Generals Advance Course 1; finished 60 days ahead of schedule

o served as the primary Command Post of the Future (CPOF) system operator for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate during CSTX 2016

o ensured the section's briefing slides accurately reflected the section mission during daily Commander Update Briefs

o managed the section tracking log consisting of all real time and notional actions

o motivated staff members; his leadership is the driving force and the heart of the 214th Infantry Division's legal operations

o cross-trained paralegals on critical duties; enhanced their MOS skills and increased the office's ability to adjust and adapt to last minute changes

o pointed out numerous flaws in courts-martial proceedings and administrative separation board proceedings

o established and compiled JAG work products that will ensure success at the warfighter level

o built a Battle Box for the JAG section that will ensure work products are carried over to future exercises

o provided valuable insight and direct support to numerous high-visibility investigations; ensured timely completion and accurate transcription

o coordinated convoys for the Brigade Judge Advocate to conduct and attend Key Leader Engagements

o provided security for the Brigade Judge Advocate at Key Leader Engagements

o inspired three subordinate Soldiers to seek self improvement through college and correspondance courses, resulting in 100 percent enrollment

o implemented training in a forward deployed environment ensuring three Soldiers were fully proficient in technical and tactical skills; readily shared combat experience

o ensured a court-martial was completed in three weeks in a combat environment, a task which normally takes about three months; extremely mission-focused

o executed pre-deployment training proficiently, including convoy operations and react to contact drills; improved operational proficiency and readiness in the section

o maintained 100 percent accountability of more than $20,000 worth of equipment, resulting in zero loss or damage during deployment

o supervised the creation and manning of area force protection fighting positions for a Forward Operating Base in a theater of combat operations

o ensured accurate and prompt reporting of all military justice actions for the unit; completely reliable and trustworthy

o supervised paralegals in the processing of over 550 POAs, 800 wills and 1600 notaries in office and SRPs saving (UNIT) over $300,000.00 of legal services


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