The Indiana National Guard Judge`s Office of Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) serves as legal advisor to the command, advising on various matters. OSJA also provides litigation defense and free legal assistance to Indiana Guards. The OSJA is also commonly referred to as JAG (Judge Advocate General). Officers serving in the JAG Corps are often referred to as JAGs. The Indiana OSJA offices are located at Stout Field headquarters in Indianapolis. Nothing on this website is a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney. This website is intended to provide general information about our services and does not produce any legal documents. All information contained on this site is for informational purposes. Seek legal advice before relying on the information contained on this website. Provide timely and high-quality legal assistance to the Adjutant General and his personnel, as well as subordinate commands and soldiers of the Indiana Department of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and any other person eligible for legal assistance. The following legal fact sheets cover a wide range of topics relevant to members of the Indiana National Guard. Specific literature on the US Air Force can be found under www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Please note that advice and representation are not the same and that legal advice does NOT involve personal appearances or conversations on behalf of the client with third parties.
Legal counsel consists of reviewing documents provided by a client, conducting research based on laws and regulations, and providing the client with legal advice or advice. OSJA Legal Aid offers a wide range of legal services, free of charge and by appointment only. Appointments must be made in advance; We do not offer walk-in services. Please note that we do NOT have the right to appear in court with you as a registered lawyer in mutual legal assistance cases. Please visit the Air Force Legal Aid website for legal information and an online tool that allows you to provide our firm with the information you need to prepare your will or power of attorney. Will and Power of Attorney forms can be found under the « Legal Worksheets » tab. Once you have completed the worksheet, please call our office with your ticket number to plan a will. Power of attorney is a walk-in service that we offer at the reception. Please bring your ticket number to our office. Appointments can be made at: Temporary fortsamlegal.setmore.com/ Walk-in Services Airmen seeking legal defense should contact the appropriate law firm to provide assistance: Paralegal The Indiana National Guard Office of the Judge Advocate is actively recruiting paralegals. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to serve and have an associate`s degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor`s degree in another field and a certificate in paralegal studies, this field might be right for you. Paralegals assist the legal team with research; preparation of correspondence, reports and legal documents; submission of documents to the court; Maintenance of filing systems and management of the telephone recording process.
Paralegals must demonstrate excellent communication, computer, interpersonal, organizational and research skills. Contact us if you want to know more. The JBSA law firm is closed every AETC day and holiday. The law firm may be closed on other days for training or special events. The Fort Eustis Legal Aid Division provides legal assistance in personal civil cases to support and maintain command effectiveness and readiness in accordance with Air Force Instructions 51-504 and 10 U.S.C. § 1044. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §1044, the ability to provide legal advice and services to eligible categories of personnel depends on the availability of resources and expertise of the legal staff. Although legal aid is not funded separately, it has been provided to members of the armed forces since 1943 and is now seen as one of the benefits of military service. JAG Corps The Indiana National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate actively recruits members of the military to join the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. The JAG Corps offers young lawyers an excellent opportunity to learn about different areas of law and get involved in a wide range of cases. Judge advocates may act as prosecutors in criminal cases (courts martial) or as legal counsel to provide advice and guidance to soldiers, retirees and their families.
Areas of law include civil litigation as well as administrative, contractual, international, labour and medical law. Contact us if you want to know more. For proxies, see aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to design a power of attorney worksheet.