Paralegal Resume Template
For a paralegal resume, we recommend Legal Formal: Conservative serif, tight structure, zero color — the expected format for law firms and legal roles.
Why this template fits a paralegal resume
A paralegal resume needs to prove precise legal support that holds up under scrutiny — Legal Formal keeps the focus on that with a traditional underlined section style that reads clearly to both a hiring manager and the ATS software screening for Legal research and Document drafting.
All 25 Rezumz templates are single-column and ATS-safe by default — this one is just the best starting point for this specific field. You can switch templates any time while editing.
What to put in the template
Order the sections as summary, work experience, skills, then education and certifications. Put your most recent and most relevant role first. Keep it to one page unless you have a long career.
Skills to fill into the skills section
Must-have: Legal research, Document drafting, Case management, E-filing, Client communication.
If you have them: Westlaw/LexisNexis, Paralegal certification, Litigation support software.
Example bullet points to copy the shape of
- Drafted and filed pleadings, discovery requests, and motions for a caseload of 25+ active litigation matters
- Conducted legal research supporting 3 successful summary judgment motions over one year
- Managed document review and production for a multi-party case involving over 10,000 documents
Replace the figures with your own. The layout does the formatting, but the bullets do the convincing.
Does the template matter to an ATS?
Less than people think. Every Rezumz template is single-column with real text, so applicant tracking systems read it correctly. What matters more is that the keywords above appear in your skills and in your bullets.