Paralegal Resume Example (2026) — ATS-Friendly

Paralegal Resume Example

Discovery, filings, and case support under pressure

Paralegal resumes should show litigation or corporate support scope — discovery, pleadings, trial prep — with software proficiency and matter volume. This example uses disciplined bullets and standard headings so law firm recruiting coordinators and ATS both parse your experience cleanly.

ATS keywords for paralegal resumes

Work the terms that match the job description naturally into your resume so it ranks well in applicant tracking systems.

paralegal
litigation support
discovery
Westlaw
case management
pleadings
trial preparation
legal research
document review
e-filing

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Emily Hartman

emily.hartman@email.com · +1 (202) 555-0152 · Washington, DC · https://linkedin.com/in/emilyhartman

Professional summary

Paralegal with 6 years supporting complex litigation from discovery through trial prep. I manage document review, pleadings, and e-filing with Westlaw research and case-management systems — keeping attorneys focused on strategy under deadline pressure.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery, Pleadings, Trial preparation, Document review, Legal research

Tools

Westlaw, Relativity, Case management, E-filing, Microsoft Word

Professional experience

Senior Paralegal
Capitol Litigation Group — Washington, DC
Apr 2021 – Present
- Managed discovery for 8 active matters including 85K-document Relativity reviews.
- Drafted and e-filed 120+ pleadings in DC Superior and federal courts with zero rejections.
- Prepared trial binders and witness outlines for a 3-week commercial dispute that settled mid-trial.
Paralegal
Franklin & Associates — Arlington, VA
Jun 2018 – Mar 2021
- Researched case law on Westlaw for 25+ motion drafts cited by supervising attorneys.
- Coordinated deposition schedules and exhibits for 40+ witnesses across 6 cases.
- Reduced filing errors by 50% by creating a checklist for local rule compliance.