Paralegal resume example
A paralegal resume gets read for about seven seconds. What survives that read: a two-line summary with a number in it, bullets that start with a result, and the skills the posting asked for. Below is a complete example you can adapt, and the rough notes it was generated from.
Summary
Paralegal with 5 years in commercial litigation. Managed discovery on cases with over 2 million documents and cut review costs by 35% using e-discovery tools.
Experience bullets that work
- Managed discovery on 14 cases, including one with over 2 million documents.
- Cut document review costs by 35% by setting up Relativity search and coding workflows.
- Drafted first versions of 200+ motions, subpoenas and discovery requests.
- Kept a docket of 60 active matters with zero missed filing deadlines.
- Prepared exhibits and witness binders for 4 trials.
Key skills for a paralegal
- Legal research (Westlaw)
- E-discovery (Relativity)
- Document review
- Case management
- Drafting pleadings
- Court filings
- Deposition preparation
- Confidentiality
Common mistakes
- Listing legal tasks without volume or case type.
- Omitting e-discovery tools.
- Leaving out deadline and accuracy record.
From rough notes to a finished resume
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Diego Alvarez diego@example.com Harlow & Price LLP, Litigation Paralegal, 2020-now - discovery 14 cases, one 2M docs - review costs -35% relativity - 200+ drafts - 60 matters, no missed deadlines - 4 trials Paralegal Certificate 2019, BA Political ScienceGenerate this resume free — then swap in your notes
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