Originally Published
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
September 10, 2025

Writing a Paralegal Resume (With Template and Example)

How to write a paralegal resume that stands out!

Include a personal profile or introduction statement at the top of your resume

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Add an infographic element that displays your best traits and accomplishments

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Use headings and subheadings throughout your resume to highlight key sections and make the information easier to read

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Utilize space by using bullet points to outline skills and job qualifications

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Incorporate visuals and images such as graphs and charts

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What Makes a Paralegal Resume Stand Out?

Paralegals wear many hats: legal researcher, project manager, document wrangler, deadline tracker. But most resumes don’t do that justice. Toggle below to see the difference between a vague list of tasks and a resume that actually reflects the depth of the role.

Want to show the full scope of your legal skills? Read our article on writing a paralegal resume that actually reflects what you do.

Emily Carter

555-987-6543 | emily.carter@email.com
Hartford, CT | linkedin.com/in/emilycarter

EXPERIENCE

Senior Paralegal – Fortune 500 Corporation – In-House Legal Department, Hartford, CT

May 2020 – Present

  • Partner with senior stakeholders, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams to manage 200+ litigation matters annually, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Draft and file pleadings, motions, interrogatories, and discovery requests in high-stakes cases, driving successful outcomes in 90% of pre-trial motions.
  • Oversee case flow from inception to resolution, implementing best practices that reduced processing time by 20% and increased attorney capacity.
  • Conduct advanced legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw; prepare executive-level reports and dashboards that influence strategic decision-making by General Counsel.
  • Coordinate trial preparation including exhibit management, witness scheduling, and subpoena issuance, contributing to favorable verdicts in multimillion-dollar disputes.
  • Serve as primary liaison with insurance carriers and vendors, negotiating cost-effective solutions that reduced outside spend by 12%.

Paralegal – Johnson Legal Services, Stamford, CT

June 2017 – April 2020

  • Managed discovery and document production in complex civil litigation matters, collaborating with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
  • Maintained case management database, court calendars, and law library resources to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Researched statutes, case law, and regulatory requirements to support legal strategy and compliance initiatives.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies and third-party vendors to streamline case preparation and execution.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Connecticut Paralegal Association | Member | 2021 – Present
Engage in continuing education programs on litigation support, e-discovery, and regulatory compliance.

Pro Bono Legal Aid Clinic, Stamford, CT | Volunteer Paralegal | 2018 – 2019
Supported litigation teams in delivering free legal services to underserved communities across Connecticut.

SKILLS

  • Case Management Systems: Relativity, TrialDirector, Clio, iManage
  • Research Tools: LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER
  • Core Competencies: Litigation Support, Discovery, Trial Preparation, Compliance, Stakeholder Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversational)
  • Certifications: Certified Paralegal (NFPA), E-Discovery Fundamentals

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT — Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies | May 2017

Why This Resume Works

  1. Gives Context: The good resume leads with scope: Fortune 500 setting, cross-functional collaboration, and volume of cases handled.
  2. Outcomes, Not Just Tasks: Instead of “drafted pleadings,” we learn that her work led to favorable verdicts or motion success rates.
  3. Organization & Efficiency: Resume calls out improvements to workflows, reduced turnaround, and better attorney capacity.
  4. Tech Use in Context: Software tools like Relativity and iManage are tied to specific outcomes—not just listed at the bottom.
  5. Language Shows Ownership: “Served as liaison,” “Partnered with GCs,” “Managed discovery”—it reads as proactive, strategic, and confident.

Writing your paralegal resume should feel like building a case: detailed, evidence-based, and clearly communicated.