Paralegal resume example and template prompt
Attorneys hiring a paralegal look for practice-area fit, the software you can use without training and proof you hit deadlines. This prompt has your agent write a paralegal resume around case volume, filings, discovery work and research tools, whether you're in litigation, corporate, family or immigration law.
The prompt
- Write my paralegal resume for [FIRM OR JOB POSTING LINK]. I'm [YOUR NAME] in [CITY]. Practice areas: [E.G. CIVIL LITIGATION, PERSONAL INJURY, CORPORATE, FAMILY, IMMIGRATION]. Experience: [FIRMS, DATES, ATTORNEYS SUPPORTED, CASELOAD, TASKS LIKE DRAFTING, DISCOVERY, E-FILING, TRIAL PREP]. Certification and tools: [E.G. NALA CP, PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE, WESTLAW, LEXISNEXIS, CLIO, RELATIVITY]. Show caseload, deadlines met, documents handled and research with numbers, match the posting's keywords, keep it one page, ATS-friendly, Word and PDF.
What to change
- [FIRM OR JOB POSTING LINK]: Law firm, corporate legal department, government office or the job link.
- [YOUR NAME]: Your full name.
- [CITY]: Your city.
- [E.G. CIVIL LITIGATION, PERSONAL INJURY, CORPORATE, FAMILY, IMMIGRATION]: The areas you've worked in, most relevant first.
- [FIRMS, DATES, ATTORNEYS SUPPORTED, CASELOAD, TASKS LIKE DRAFTING, DISCOVERY, E-FILING, TRIAL PREP]: e.g. "Hart & Lowe LLP, 2021–now, support 3 attorneys, 70 active PI cases, draft complaints, discovery, medical records".
- [E.G. NALA CP, PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE, WESTLAW, LEXISNEXIS, CLIO, RELATIVITY]: Certifications, e-discovery and case management software, state e-filing systems, notary.
Example result
- Hannah Lee
- Houston, TX · hannah.lee@email.com · (713) 555-0161
- Summary
- Litigation paralegal with 5 years in personal injury and commercial disputes. Manages 60–70 active files for 3 attorneys, drafts pleadings and discovery, and keeps every filing deadline on the calendar. NALA Certified Paralegal.
- Experience
- Litigation Paralegal, Hart & Lowe LLP · Houston, TX · 2021 – today
- • Support 3 trial attorneys on 60–70 active personal injury cases from intake to settlement or trial
- • Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas and deposition notices for attorney review
- • Request, organize and summarize medical records and bills; built a tracking template that cut record turnaround from 45 to 28 days
- • E-file in state and federal courts and manage the docketing calendar with zero missed deadlines
- • Prepared exhibit binders, witness lists and trial notebooks for 4 jury trials
- • Run discovery review in Relativity for productions of up to 40,000 documents
- Legal Assistant, Brazos Commercial Law Group · Houston, TX · 2019 – 2021
- • Prepared contracts, demand letters and lien filings; maintained client files in Clio
- • Ran entity searches and cite-checked briefs on Westlaw
- Certifications
- • NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) · 2022
- • Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program), Houston Community College · 2019
- Skills
- Pleadings and motions · Discovery · Medical records review · Legal research and cite-checking · E-filing (state and PACER) · Docketing · Trial preparation · Westlaw · LexisNexis · Relativity · Clio · Microsoft Word and Excel
- Education
- B.A. Political Science, University of Houston
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill each [bracket] with your practice areas and work.
- Paste it on the todo.is Today screen or send it to your agent by email or WhatsApp.
- Your agent writes the resume and gives you Word and PDF files.
- Changing practice areas? Ask your agent to reorder skills for corporate, family or immigration work.
Tips for a better result
- Lead with practice areas. A family law firm and a corporate legal department look for different things.
- Caseload, number of attorneys supported and trials prepped show the pressure you handle.
- List software precisely: Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, Clio, PACER, your state e-filing system.
- "Zero missed deadlines" only works if it's true. Docketing accuracy is what attorneys worry about most.
- Keep client details confidential: describe case types and volumes, never names.
paralegal resume: FAQ
- What skills should a paralegal resume include? Legal research, drafting, discovery, e-filing, docketing, document management, trial preparation, client communication and legal software like Westlaw, Lexis and Clio.
- Do I need a paralegal certificate? It depends on the employer and state. Many firms prefer a certificate from an ABA-approved program or a credential like NALA CP, while others hire on experience.
- How do I write a paralegal resume with no experience? Lead with your paralegal education, internship or clinic work, research and writing skills, and any office or customer service jobs.
- Is my information kept private? Your files stay in your own agent workspace and only your agent uses them. Still, leave client names out of your resume.
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