In the Air Force:
Judge Advocate; Paralegal; Paralegal Apprentice; Paralegal Craftsman; Paralegal Helper; Paralegal Journeyman; Paralegal Manager; Paralegal Superintendent
In the Army:
Judge Advocate, General; Military Judge
In the Marine Corps:
Judge Advocate; Master of Criminal Law; Master of Cyber, Intelligence, and Information Law; Master of Environmental Law; Master of International Law; Master of Labor Law; Master of Law (General); Master of Procurement Law; Military Judge
In the Navy:
Administrative Law Attorney; Admiralty Attorney; Appellate Military Judge; Claims Attorney; Environmental Law Attorney; International Law Attorney; Legal Assistance Attorney; Military Judge, General Courts-Martial; Naval Culture Workshop Facilitator; Religious Program Specialist
Many people involved in legal disputes prefer to resolve their differences in a meeting room instead of court… to save costs or maintain a more informal, flexible atmosphere. Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators facilitate dialogue between disputing parties… to help resolve conflicts without entering a court room. Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators hold private hearings to clarify the issues and interests of all involved, and encourage parties to find areas of mutual agreement. Though closely related, the three work somewhat differently: Arbitrators hear and decide disputes. They are usually attorneys, retired judges, or business professionals with expertise in a particular field. Their cases may be legally —or voluntarily— referred for arbitration. Mediators are neutral parties who facilitate discussions to reach a satisfactory agreement. If no agreement is reached… they may choose different options… often the court system. Conciliators are similar to mediators, except that they typically meet with the parties separately, and then make recommendations. Most arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators work full time, in either legal services, government, or non-profit organizations, and may travel to different sites for negotiations. Most people who work in these fields have education in another field, such as law or business management, or experience in an industry related to the dispute. Advanced degrees or certificates in dispute or conflict resolution may qualify candidates for some positions.
What they do:
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
On the job, you would:
Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Business
human resources (HR)
Math and Science
psychology
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
bringing people together to solve differences
talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
Analytical Thinking
Self Control
Integrity
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
professional degree or bachelor's degree usually needed