Legal

Essential Paralegal Skills for Your Resume

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

Top Skills

Legal Research

Document Preparation

Case Management

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Filing

Client Communication

E-Discovery

Contract Review

Deposition Preparation

Attention to Detail

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

litigation supportlegal documentationcourt filingsdiscovery managementcase lawregulatory compliancecontract draftingdeadline management

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 Paralegal job descriptions and highlights the skills you should emphasize on your resume.