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Paralegal Resume Example

An attorney hiring a paralegal needs someone who tracks deadlines, drafts cleanly and keeps files in order. This example shows the matters, the documents and the checks that stop mistakes reaching the court.

Mid career · Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · 2 min read · How we write these

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A made-up resume. The person, the employers and every number are invented, and any resemblance to a real one is chance.

Why this example works

The number of matters and attorneys supported shows the scale of the caseload a manager can expect.
Drafting for attorney review, rather than claiming to practice law, shows the paralegal knows the limits of the role.
A deadline system with two reminders and no missed filings is a concrete answer to the risk attorneys worry about most.
The title work role explains the path into litigation and shows document accuracy over several years.

How to write your own paralegal resume

Give the number of matters and attorneys you support, and the type of work, such as civil litigation.
State that drafting is for attorney review, since it shows you know your role.
Explain how you track deadlines, because every attorney asks about it.
Name the e-filing and case management systems you have used, by type if needed.
Show your paralegal certificate and credential, with who awarded each and the year.
Show earlier legal assistant or title work as the path that taught you accuracy.

Skills worth including

Drafting and review

Discovery drafting, Motion support, Cite checking, Document review, Exhibit preparation

Case control

Deadline calendaring, E-filing, Case management software, Client intake, File management

Only list what is true for you. A skill you cannot talk about in an interview does not help.

Common questions

Do I need a degree to be a paralegal?

Many employers want a degree, a certificate or both, and some hire on experience. Show whichever you hold with the school and the year.

How do I list legal work without breaking confidentiality?

Describe the type and size of matters, never names or details. Say civil litigation or title work, not who the parties were.

Should I specialize on my resume?

If you have a clear area such as litigation or real estate, lead with it. Keep a short list of related skills so other teams can place you.

What shows attention to detail best?

Specific controls, such as cite checking, local rule checks before filing and a deadline system with reminders, carry more weight than the phrase itself.