This page was prepared by SSG Ho Yong Lee, a Korean-speaking U.S. Army recruiter, as an informational guide for the 27D Paralegal Specialist MOS.

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My name is SSG Ho Yong Lee, a U.S. Army Korean-speaking recruiter currently serving at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia.

The 27D Paralegal Specialist is a legal support MOS within the U.S. Army.

Paralegal Specialists work alongside Army attorneys, commanders, and legal offices to assist with legal documentation, military justice procedures, administrative actions, and records management.

This MOS may be a good fit for individuals who are interested in law, legal systems, administration, organization, and detailed document work.

On this page, you will find information about:

▪ Job responsibilities
▪ Training process
▪ Citizenship / Green Card holder information
▪ ASVAB requirements
▪ Army career path

This page is designed to help you understand the MOS more clearly before starting the enlistment process.

Actual eligibility may depend on your personal immigration status, ASVAB score, security clearance requirements, current Army regulations, and MOS availability at the time of enlistment.

Consultations are free, and you are welcome to ask questions just to understand your current options.

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What is 27D Paralegal Specialist?

27D is often described as the Army’s legal administrative specialist role.

Although Paralegal Specialists are not attorneys, they play an important role in supporting the Army JAG Corps by preparing legal documents, organizing case files, assisting with military justice procedures, and supporting commanders and military lawyers.

This MOS provides exposure to areas such as:

• Military justice

• Administrative law

• Legal records management

• Contracts and legal documentation

• Family and personnel legal support

Job Responsibilities

Some of the primary responsibilities of a 27D Paralegal Specialist include:

• Preparing and managing legal documents

• Supporting UCMJ and military justice actions

• Assisting with administrative separation paperwork

• Organizing legal records and case files

• Supporting Army attorneys and commanders

• Conducting basic legal research and document review

• Maintaining legal office administration

• Assisting Soldiers and families with legal administrative processes

This MOS requires attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.

Actual duties and work environments may vary depending on the type of unit, assignment, training level, and deployment status.

Training

Soldiers entering the 27D MOS will first complete approximately 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT).

After BCT, Soldiers attend approximately 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for Paralegal Specialist training. According to GoArmy, 27D requires 10 weeks of BCT, 10 weeks of AIT, and a CL score of 105.

Training may include:

• Military legal systems

• Legal documentation

• Administrative law procedures

• Military justice support

• Legal records management

• Legal office operations

Training content and length may change depending on Army policy.

Citizenship / Green Card Holder Information

27D Paralegal Specialist is generally a U.S. citizen required MOS.

While Green Card holders may still be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Army, certain MOS options — especially legal, intelligence, and security-related jobs — may require U.S. citizenship and additional eligibility requirements.

Actual job availability depends on multiple factors, including:

• Citizenship status

• Security eligibility

• ASVAB line scores

• Medical qualifications

• Current Army job availability

Applicants should always verify eligibility with an official recruiter.

ASVAB Information

27D requires a Clerical (CL) score of 105 on the ASVAB.

It is important to understand that Army MOS qualification is not based only on the overall AFQT score.

Qualification may also depend on:

• AFQT score

• Line scores

• Citizenship requirements

• Medical qualifications

• Security eligibility

• Current MOS availability

Applicants interested in 27D should pay close attention to their CL line score.

Army Career Path / Benefits

Experience as a 27D Paralegal Specialist may help support future civilian career opportunities in legal and administrative fields.

Potential related career paths may include:

• Paralegal

• Legal Assistant

• Law Office Administrative Staff

• Court Clerk

• Legal Records Specialist

• Government Legal Support

• Compliance Assistant

• Criminal Justice or Law-related education

However, completing Army 27D training does not automatically grant a civilian paralegal certification or law license. Additional education, certification, or licensing requirements may apply depending on the state, employer, or career field.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

SSG Lee Ho Yong

U.S. Army Recruiter

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SSG Lee, Ho Yong | Korean U.S. Army Recruiter

Fairfax Recruiting Center, Virginia
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Fairfax, VA 22030

Army MOS / Army Benefits / Enlistment Information for Korean Applicants

I currently serve at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia, where I assist applicants in the Northern Virginia area.

Because many parts of the U.S. Army enlistment process can be coordinated through online consultation, I also assist Korean applicants from other states across the United States, not only those living in Virginia.

Note: Actual MEPS processing and shipping procedures are generally handled based on the applicant’s residential area.