27DArmyLegal/Admin

27D Paralegal Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Provides legal support to military justice system. Skills directly transfer to civilian paralegal, legal assistant, and compliance roles.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,050.00

AVG SALARY

$62,658.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Paralegal

SOC 23-2011

$60,970.00

median/yr

Legal Assistant

SOC 23-2011

$60,970.00

median/yr

Compliance Specialist

SOC 13-1041

$75,050.00

median/yr

Legal Secretary

SOC 43-6012

$53,640.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Legal researchDocument preparationCase managementCourt proceduresUCMJ knowledge

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

Certified Paralegal (CP)

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate

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Use our free resume builder to convert your Paralegal Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.

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27DArmyLegal/Admin

27D Paralegal Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Provides legal support to military justice system. Skills directly transfer to civilian paralegal, legal assistant, and compliance roles.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,050.00

AVG SALARY

$62,658.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Paralegal

SOC 23-2011

$60,970.00

median/yr

Legal Assistant

SOC 23-2011

$60,970.00

median/yr

Compliance Specialist

SOC 13-1041

$75,050.00

median/yr

Legal Secretary

SOC 43-6012

$53,640.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Legal researchDocument preparationCase managementCourt proceduresUCMJ knowledge

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

Certified Paralegal (CP)

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate

Translate Your 27D Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Paralegal Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.