Paralegal Resume Example

Strong resume bullets

What strong Paralegal resume bullets look like

Each bullet: strong verb → specific action → quantified result. Copy the structure, not the words.

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Managed document review across 4 concurrent commercial litigation matters (~180K documents) on Relativity - trained and QC'd 6 contract reviewers, identifying privilege on 2,400 documents with zero clawback demands.

2

Prepared trial binders and witness files for 9-day jury trial ($28M dispute) - coordinated deposition designations, exhibit lists (340 exhibits), and cite-checked 220-page pre-trial brief under Bluebook; trial closed with favourable settlement during voir dire.

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Owned closing logistics for 14 M&A transactions ($12M-$180M range) in 12 months - managed signature pages, disclosure schedules in iManage, and post-closing filings; zero missed state filings across 22 jurisdictions.

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How to write a Paralegal resume

Paralegal resumes work when they communicate two things quickly: you know the practice area well enough to work autonomously, and you are reliable under filing-deadline pressure. The strongest paralegal resumes are specific about practice area (litigation, corporate, IP, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy) and about the tooling you use daily.

Quantify your output: documents reviewed per matter, depositions prepared, filings managed, cases or matters supported concurrently, and any deadlines hit with complex logistics. If you have managed an e-discovery platform at scale (thousands of documents in Relativity, Everlaw, or Logikcull), say so - those skills transfer across firms and move your resume to the top of the pile.

ATS keywords: litigation, e-discovery (Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull, Concordance), document review, privilege review, deposition preparation, trial preparation, cite-checking (Bluebook), PACER/ECF filing, Westlaw/Lexis research, NetDocuments/iManage document management, contract management, due diligence, closing binders, corporate filings (SEC, state).

This example works for

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Paralegal resume FAQ

What should a Paralegal resume include?

A strong Paralegal resume should include: a concise professional summary, quantified experience bullets showing impact, a skills section with relevant keywords, and clean ATS-parseable formatting. See the example bullets above for the level of specificity hiring managers expect.

How do I make my Paralegal resume ATS-friendly?

Use a single-column or ATS-safe two-column template, include role-specific keywords naturally in your bullets, avoid tables and text boxes, and export as a real-text PDF (not an image). LumiCV's templates are parse-tested: each is rendered to PDF and verified with a machine parser to recover every field in the correct reading order.

What keywords should a Paralegal resume have?

Key ATS keywords for a Paralegal resume include: litigation, e-discovery, Relativity, document review, deposition, Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, cite-checking, Bluebook, contract management, closing binders. Use these naturally throughout your experience bullets and skills section - keyword stuffing in a hidden section will not work on modern ATS systems.

How long should a Paralegal resume be?

For most Paralegal roles, one page is ideal for under 7 years of experience. Two pages are appropriate for senior roles with 10+ years. Beyond two pages is rarely justified. Cut anything that doesn't directly support why you're qualified for the role you're targeting.

Can I use LumiCV's Paralegal resume example for free?

Yes. LumiCV's free plan includes all 11 country formats and 3 ATS templates and lets you export your resume as a PDF. Pro (from $8.25/month billed yearly) adds 14 more templates and unlimited AI tailoring - paste a job description and LumiCV rewrites your bullets to match the role's keywords.

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