Top Resume Keywords for
Paralegals
A recruiter's first look at a resume averages 7.4 seconds (Ladders eye-tracking study, 2018). These are the words that look has to find.
See the full Paralegal skill gap analysisWhat a Paralegal resume has to say
Split by what the parser matches literally and what a human reads for. Both columns are ranked core-first.
Technical skills
These are the hard skills and tools that define the role. Mention these in your “Skills” section and within your work experience bullet points.
Soft skills
Use these keywords to describe how you work. Weave them into your summary and accomplishment stories.
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Paralegal resume keywords: common questions
- What keywords should a Paralegal resume include?
- The most important ATS keywords for a Paralegal resume are Legal Research, Legal Documentation, Case Management, Contract Drafting, Court Filing Procedures, Attention to Detail, Legal Drafting, Company Law, Communication, Statutory Compliance. Include them in your skills section and inside your work-experience bullet points, exactly as they appear in the job description.
- How do I know which of these Paralegal keywords I can honestly claim?
- Run Skilture's free Paralegal skill gap analysis: upload your resume, and in about 60 seconds you'll see which of these skills you already demonstrate and which ones are missing — no signup required.