Kevin Murunga

A 27D Military Paralegal Specialist (U.S. Army MOS 27D) supports commanders and Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers by handling legal, administrative, and judicial support functions. Below is a clear, duty-focused breakdown you can use for resumes, applications, or explanations.

Core Functions of a 27D Military Paralegal
1. Military Justice Support

Prepare and process courts-martial documentation

Draft, review, and manage Article 15 (UCMJ) actions

Track case timelines and ensure procedural compliance

Maintain custody and integrity of legal records and evidence

2. Legal Administrative Support

Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, and case summaries

Maintain legal case management systems and files

Schedule legal proceedings, hearings, and consultations

Manage confidential and sensitive legal information

3. Claims & Legal Assistance

Assist with claims processing (property loss, personal injury, tort claims)

Support legal assistance services for Soldiers and families

Coordinate powers of attorney, wills, and notarizations

4. Ethics & Compliance

Assist with ethics reviews and compliance tracking

Support investigations involving legal standards and due process

Ensure adherence to Army regulations and federal law

5. Administrative Law & Investigations

Support administrative separation actions

Assist with line-of-duty (LOD) investigations

Prepare packets for boards and hearings

Track suspenses and legal deadlines

6. Records & Information Management

Maintain secure legal files (physical and electronic)

Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and records retention requirements

Control access to sensitive documents

7. Command Support & Advisement Preparation

Prepare briefing materials for commanders and JAG officers

Research regulations, policies, and legal references

Support command decision-making through accurate documentation

8. Training & Professional Support

Assist in legal training for units

Support legal readiness initiatives

Train junior Soldiers on legal administrative procedures

Skills Developed as a 27D

Legal research and writing

Case management and documentation control

Confidential information handling

Regulatory compliance

Professional ethics

Administrative precision under pressure

Civilian-Transferable Roles

Experience as a 27D aligns well with:

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Compliance or Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Contracts or Administrative Specialist

HR or Employee Relations Support

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• Assisting with group or individual therapy preparation.
• Referral coordination (e.g. to community services, housing, benefits).
• Attending trainings, seminars, or didactics.
• Literature reviews, gathering information/data.
• Shadowing a supervisor or other staff to learn protocols and procedures.
• Helping veterans understand their benefits (educational, medical, housing, etc.).
• Assisting with eligibility verification.
• Liaison/communications with other agencies.
• Organizing or supporting veteran-oriented events or workshops.
• Hours per week: 40

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• Hours per week: 40

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• Hours per week: 40