Can you handle the truth? JAG recruiting paralegals Published Oct. 31, 2013 509th Bomb Wing Legal Office WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Are you considering a change in career fields? The Judge Advocate General Corps is looking for Airmen who can "handle the truth" working as a paralegal. As a paralegal, you would assist attorneys in providing superior legal counsel to commanders, first sergeants and other key personnel on a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Paralegals also provide assistance to eligible clients under the supervision of an attorney. Additionally, paralegals support all areas of a legal office, including military justice, claims, civil law, legal assistance, contracts and environmental and operations law. They may also manage defense services as needed. Air Force paralegals are assigned at most Air Force locations in the continental United States and overseas, including some locations such as Australia! Duty requirements to join this Air Force specialty code: · Complete personal interview · Type minimum of 25 words per minute · Minimum general Airman Qualifying Examination score of 51 · No derogatory information, no previous courts-martial convictions and no Article 15s in previous six years · Letters of recommendation from supervisor, first sergeant and commander · Ability to communicate effectively in writing · Absence of any speech impediments and ability to speak English clearly and distinctly Frequently asked questions Will I get to actually try courts? You will assist the attorney in charge of the prosecution. Only an attorney can try a case. How are promotions? Since we pick the "best of the best," promotions may appear to be more difficult but we get the same percentage and if you try you too can get promoted. Will I have to PCS? Air Force needs come first and if you are needed more at another base, then you may have to PCS. If "you want the truth" please contact Master Sgt. Kent Kagarise at 660-687-6809.