51J3 Judge Advocate: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Judge Advocate designation to the civilian directions shown below. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Judge Advocate. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical national pay$102,990–$221,370Median $159,670 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
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Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
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Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Typical national pay$85,710–$194,950Median $153,990 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
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Lawyer
1 certification
Summary
Lawyer representing clients in criminal and civil litigation, interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing case outcomes, gathering evidence, and preparing legal documents while advising on transactions and legal rights
Experience
Lawyer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions by interviewing clients and witnesses
Represented clients in court or before government agencies
Prepared, drafted, and reviewed legal documents, including wills, deeds, and contracts
Advised clients on business transactions, claim liability, and legal rights and obligations
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate
1 certification
Summary
Judge administering justice in a court of law, sentencing defendants in criminal cases, instructing juries, and writing decisions while ensuring adherence to legal procedures
Experience
Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Sentenced defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes
Monitored proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures were followed
Instructed juries on applicable laws and directed juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented
Wrote decisions on cases and researched legal issues to provide opinions on the issues
Presided over hearings and listened to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine evidence support
Ruled on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony during court proceedings
Advised attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings
Skills
Checking & Planning
Making decisions in legal cases, Authorizing payments, Identifying case implications, Ruling on legal proceedings
Arbitrating disputes, Informing the public about policies
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T10:19:34.907180+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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