Military Legal Administrators
Military Career
General Information
Description
Legal administrators coordinate, direct, assist, and advise leaders in matters of military justice, administration and the provision of legal services. They initiate personnel investigations and disciplinary actions. They also provide administrative and technical expertise in courts-martial, investigations, administrative boards, congressional legislation, and personnel affairs.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Legal administrators normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Officer
- Managerial/professional
- College degree required
Military Workforce
Legal Administrators in the Military
16,684
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$131,077
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$23,255 - $502,205
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Doctoral degree 51%
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Post-doctoral training 20%
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First professional degree 16%
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High school 7%
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Master's degree 2%
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Post-secondary certificate 2%
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Some college 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
Military training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for legal administrators primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
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