Legal

Essential Attorney Skills for Your Resume

Discover the most in-demand skills for Attorney positions and learn how to showcase them effectively on your resume.

Top Skills

Legal Research

Litigation

Contract Drafting

Legal Writing

Negotiation

Client Counseling

Case Management

Regulatory Compliance

Oral Advocacy

Due Diligence

These keywords are commonly scanned by Applicant Tracking Systems for Attorney roles.

legal practicelitigationlegal researchcontract negotiationclient representationcase managementlegal compliancedispute resolution

Mirror the job description. Use the exact skill names from the posting so ATS picks them up.
Quantify with results. Instead of "proficient in X," say "used X to achieve Y, resulting in Z."
Place skills strategically. Include a dedicated skills section, but also weave them into your experience bullets.
Prioritize relevance. Lead with the skills most relevant to the target role, not necessarily the ones you're best at.

Huntly analyzes Attorney job descriptions and highlights the skills you should emphasize on your resume.