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:
βͺ Job responsibilities
βͺ Training process
βͺ Citizenship / Green Card holder information
βͺ ASVAB requirements
βͺ 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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27D is often described as the Armyβs 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
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.
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.
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 β especially legal, intelligence, and security-related jobs β 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.
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.
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.
No. 27D Paralegal Specialists support legal operations and administrative legal work, but they are not attorneys.
27D generally requires U.S. citizenship. Green Card holders may still enlist in the Army, but eligibility for 27D may be limited until citizenship requirements are met.
27D requires a CL (Clerical) score of 105.
Approximately 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
Yes. Experience in legal administration, records management, and legal office support may help support future civilian opportunities in related fields.
This MOS may be a good fit for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, professional, able to maintain confidentiality, and interested in legal or administrative work.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
SSG Lee Ho Yong
U.S. Army Recruiter
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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 applicantβs residential area.