A strong paralegal resume shows three things fast: your caseload, your accuracy and the deadlines you never miss. Put your practice area, your numbers and your results where an attorney can see them in seconds.
Below are 4 free paralegal resume examples for litigation, corporate, real estate and estate planning. After them, use the free builder to create your own, then print it or copy it.
All examples are fictional, including the firms and schools. Replace every detail with your own true information, never share client or case details and never copy numbers or certifications you did not earn.
4 Paralegal Resume Examples
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Litigation Paralegal
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0971 | stephanie.boyd@email.com
Summary
Prepared litigation paralegal with 9 years of experience supporting trial teams from discovery to verdict. Skilled in case management, e-discovery and trial preparation, ready to keep your attorneys prepared and your deadlines met.
Selected Achievements
- Prepared exhibits for 10 trials with 0 missed filing deadlines
- Cut discovery review time by 30% with a standard review checklist
- Trained 4 new paralegals on case management
Experience
Litigation Paralegal, Halbrook & Stone LLP, Charlotte, NC | 2020 to present
- Support 3 attorneys on about 55 active cases
- Organize and review discovery for about 25 cases a year
- Prepare exhibits, witness binders and trial notebooks for 10 trials
- File and serve about 130 court documents a month with 0 missed deadlines
- Draft about 25 discovery requests and subpoenas a quarter
Legal Assistant, Alder & Finch Law Offices, Raleigh, NC | 2017 to 2020
- Filed about 100 court documents a month
- Scheduled about 10 depositions and hearings a quarter
- Organized files for about 35 active cases
- Drafted about 8 routine letters and motions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on the filing system
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Ridgemont University | 2017
Certifications
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Notary Public, State of North Carolina
Skills
Legal research | Document drafting | Case management software | E-discovery | Trial preparation | E-filing | Calendaring and deadlines | Confidentiality and ethics
Corporate Paralegal
KEVIN MARSH, CP
Chicago, IL | (555) 010-0982 | kevin.marsh@email.com
Summary
Detail-focused corporate paralegal with 8 years of experience managing entity records, contracts and filings. Skilled in due diligence, contract review and compliance calendars, ready to keep your deals moving and your records clean.
Selected Achievements
- Brought 30 late entity filings current with 0 penalties going forward
- Cut contract review time by 25% with a clause checklist
- Trained 3 new paralegals on due diligence
Experience
Corporate Paralegal, Ferrin Wyatt LLP, Chicago, IL | 2021 to present
- Maintain records for about 100 client entities
- Prepare and file about 70 annual reports and amendments a year with 0 late filings
- Review and summarize about 35 contracts a month
- Support 5 transactions by building due diligence checklists
- Track compliance deadlines for 100 entities in a calendaring system
Legal Assistant, Colby Business Advisors LLP, Naperville, IL | 2018 to 2021
- Filed about 40 state documents a month
- Prepared about 12 resolutions and consents a month
- Maintained records for about 60 client entities
- Scheduled about 15 meetings and deadlines a quarter
- Trained 2 new assistants on the records system
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Ridgemont Community College | 2018
Certifications
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Notary Public, State of Illinois
Skills
Due diligence | Contract review | Calendaring and deadlines | Document drafting | Legal research | E-filing | Client communication | Confidentiality and ethics
Real Estate Paralegal
LISA RAMIREZ, CP
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-0993 | lisa.ramirez@email.com
Summary
Dependable real estate paralegal with 11 years of experience preparing closings and title documents. Skilled in title review, closing statements and recording, ready to help your clients close on time without surprises.
Selected Achievements
- Closed 320 files in one year with 0 recording delays
- Cut closing document errors by 40% with a review checklist
- Trained 4 new closers on title review
Experience
Real Estate Paralegal, Sandstone Title & Escrow, Phoenix, AZ | 2018 to present
- Prepare about 28 residential and commercial closings a month
- Review title commitments and surveys and resolve about 12 title issues a month
- Draft deeds, closing statements and settlement documents with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate with about 18 lenders and title companies each month
- Record documents with county offices within 2 days of closing
Legal Assistant, Desert Willow Closing Group, Tempe, AZ | 2015 to 2018
- Prepared documents for about 15 closings a month
- Ordered and tracked about 20 title searches a month
- Recorded about 25 documents a month with county offices
- Answered about 30 client questions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on closing steps
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Ridgemont University | 2015
Certifications
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Notary Public, State of Arizona
Skills
Title and closing documents | Document drafting | Legal research | Calendaring and deadlines | Client communication | E-filing | Contract review | Confidentiality and ethics
Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal
THOMAS GARDNER, CP
Denver, CO | (555) 010-0914 | thomas.gardner@email.com
Summary
Caring estate planning paralegal with 7 years of experience preparing wills, trusts and probate filings. Skilled in drafting, client communication and court deadlines, ready to help families through a hard time with clear, accurate paperwork.
Selected Achievements
- Closed 24 probate matters in one year with 0 missed court deadlines
- Built a client intake checklist that cut follow-up calls by 30%
- Trained 2 new assistants on probate filings
Experience
Estate Planning Paralegal, Linden Park Estate Law, Denver, CO | 2022 to present
- Prepare about 20 wills and trusts a month for attorney review
- Manage about 45 open probate matters and track court deadlines
- File about 60 probate documents a month with 0 missed deadlines
- Meet with about 15 clients a month to gather information and explain next steps
- Inventory assets and prepare accountings for about 12 estates a year
Legal Assistant, Mercer Family Law, Aurora, CO | 2019 to 2022
- Filed about 40 court documents a month
- Scheduled about 15 client meetings a week
- Organized files for about 50 active matters
- Drafted about 10 routine letters a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on the filing system
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Ridgemont Community College | 2019
Certifications
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Notary Public, State of Colorado
Skills
Document drafting | Client communication | Legal research | Calendaring and deadlines | E-filing | Case management software | Confidentiality and ethics | Contract review
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BRENDA WALSH, CP
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0964 | brenda.walsh@email.com
Summary
Organized litigation paralegal with 10 years of experience supporting trial teams from discovery to verdict. Skilled in case management, e-discovery and trial preparation, ready to keep your attorneys prepared and your deadlines met.
Detail-focused corporate paralegal with 10 years of experience managing entity records, contracts and filings. Skilled in due diligence, contract review and compliance calendars, ready to keep your deals moving and your records clean.
Dependable real estate paralegal with 10 years of experience preparing closings and title documents. Skilled in title review, closing statements and recording, ready to help your clients close on time without surprises.
Prepared litigation paralegal with 6 years of experience in discovery, exhibits and court filings. Skilled in case management and trial binders, ready to give your attorneys organized files and on-time filings.
Accurate corporate paralegal with 6 years of experience in entity maintenance, contracts and state filings. Skilled in contract review and compliance calendars, ready to keep your clients in good standing.
Careful real estate paralegal with 6 years of experience in residential and commercial closings. Skilled in title review and closing documents, ready to help your team close on schedule.
Reliable litigation paralegal with 3 years of experience in discovery, filings and trial support. Skilled in document organization and deadline tracking, ready to support your attorneys from the first day.
Dependable corporate paralegal with 3 years of experience in entity records and contract support. Skilled in filings and calendaring, ready to help your team stay accurate and on time.
Organized real estate paralegal with 3 years of experience in closing preparation and recording. Skilled in closing documents and client updates, ready to help your team close deals smoothly.
Selected Achievements
- Prepared exhibits for 12 trials with 0 missed filing deadlines
- Cut discovery review time by 30% with a standard review checklist
- Trained 5 new paralegals on case management
- Brought 40 late entity filings current with 0 penalties going forward
- Cut contract review time by 25% with a clause checklist
- Trained 4 new paralegals on due diligence
- Closed 300 files in one year with 0 recording delays
- Cut closing document errors by 40% with a review checklist
- Trained 4 new closers on title review
- Prepared exhibits for 6 trials with 0 missed filing deadlines
- Cut discovery review time by 20% with a standard checklist
- Trained 2 new assistants on filing systems
- Kept 70 entities in good standing for 3 years running
- Cut contract review time by 20% with a clause checklist
- Trained 2 new assistants on filings
- Closed 180 files in one year with 0 recording delays
- Cut closing document errors by 30% with a review checklist
- Trained 2 new assistants on closing steps
- Kept 25 cases on schedule with 0 missed deadlines
- Cut file retrieval time by 30% with a naming system
- Passed 2 attorney file reviews with no corrections
- Kept 40 entities in good standing with 0 late filings
- Built a contract tracker that saved about 4 hours a week
- Passed 2 attorney file reviews with no corrections
- Closed 100 files in one year with 0 recording delays
- Built a closing checklist that cut document errors by 25%
- Passed 2 attorney file reviews with no corrections
Experience
Litigation Paralegal, Dunmore & Pryce LLP, Columbus, OH
2019 to present
- Support a team of 4 attorneys on about 60 active cases
- Organize and review discovery for about 30 cases a year
- Prepare exhibits, witness binders and trial notebooks for 12 trials
- File and serve about 150 court documents a month with 0 missed deadlines
- Draft about 30 discovery requests and subpoenas a quarter
Corporate Paralegal, Kittredge & Vale LLP, Columbus, OH
2019 to present
- Maintain records for about 120 client entities
- Prepare and file about 80 annual reports and amendments a year with 0 late filings
- Review and summarize about 40 contracts a month
- Support 6 transactions by building due diligence checklists
- Track compliance deadlines for 120 entities in a calendaring system
Real Estate Paralegal, Brightmoor Title Company, Columbus, OH
2019 to present
- Prepare about 25 residential and commercial closings a month
- Review title commitments and surveys and resolve about 10 title issues a month
- Draft deeds, closing statements and settlement documents with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate with about 15 lenders and title companies each month
- Record documents with county offices within 2 days of closing
Litigation Paralegal, Dunmore & Pryce LLP, Columbus, OH
2022 to present
- Support 2 attorneys on about 40 active cases
- Organize and review discovery for about 20 cases a year
- Prepare exhibits and trial binders for 6 trials
- File and serve about 90 court documents a month with 0 missed deadlines
- Draft about 20 discovery requests a quarter
Corporate Paralegal, Kittredge & Vale LLP, Columbus, OH
2022 to present
- Maintain records for about 70 client entities
- Prepare and file about 50 annual reports and amendments a year with 0 late filings
- Review and summarize about 25 contracts a month
- Support 3 transactions by building due diligence checklists
- Track compliance deadlines for 70 entities in a calendaring system
Real Estate Paralegal, Brightmoor Title Company, Columbus, OH
2022 to present
- Prepare about 15 residential and commercial closings a month
- Review title commitments and surveys and resolve about 6 title issues a month
- Draft deeds and closing statements with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate with about 10 lenders and title companies each month
- Record documents with county offices within 3 days of closing
Litigation Paralegal, Dunmore & Pryce LLP, Columbus, OH
2025 to present
- Support 2 attorneys on about 25 active cases
- Organize about 5,000 pages of discovery per case
- Prepare exhibits for 3 trials
- File about 50 court documents a month with 0 missed deadlines
- Draft about 10 discovery requests a quarter
Corporate Paralegal, Kittredge & Vale LLP, Columbus, OH
2025 to present
- Maintain records for about 40 client entities
- Prepare and file about 30 annual reports a year with 0 late filings
- Review and summarize about 15 contracts a month
- Help prepare closing sets for 2 transactions
- Track compliance deadlines for 40 entities in a calendaring system
Real Estate Paralegal, Brightmoor Title Company, Columbus, OH
2025 to present
- Prepare about 10 residential closings a month
- Review title commitments and resolve about 4 title issues a month
- Draft deeds and closing statements with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate with about 6 lenders and title companies each month
- Record documents with county offices within 3 days of closing
Legal Assistant, Pennell Injury Law, Dayton, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Filed about 120 court documents a month
- Scheduled about 12 depositions and hearings a quarter
- Organized files for about 40 active cases
- Drafted about 10 routine letters and motions a month
- Trained 3 new assistants on the filing system
Legal Assistant, Whitcombe Business Law, Cincinnati, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Filed about 12 state documents a month
- Prepared about 10 resolutions and consents a month
- Maintained records for about 40 client entities
- Scheduled about 120 meetings and deadlines a quarter
- Trained 3 new assistants on the records system
Legal Assistant, Hartwell Closing Services, Toledo, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Prepared documents for about 10 closings a month
- Ordered and tracked about 40 title searches a month
- Recorded about 12 documents a month with county offices
- Answered about 120 client questions a month
- Trained 3 new assistants on closing steps
Legal Assistant, Pennell Injury Law, Dayton, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Filed about 80 court documents a month
- Scheduled about 8 depositions and hearings a quarter
- Organized files for about 25 active cases
- Drafted about 8 routine letters and motions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on the filing system
Legal Assistant, Whitcombe Business Law, Cincinnati, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Filed about 8 state documents a month
- Prepared about 8 resolutions and consents a month
- Maintained records for about 25 client entities
- Scheduled about 80 meetings and deadlines a quarter
- Trained 2 new assistants on the records system
Legal Assistant, Hartwell Closing Services, Toledo, OH | 2020 to 2022
- Prepared documents for about 8 closings a month
- Ordered and tracked about 25 title searches a month
- Recorded about 8 documents a month with county offices
- Answered about 80 client questions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on closing steps
Legal Assistant, Pennell Injury Law, Dayton, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Filed about 50 court documents a month
- Scheduled about 5 depositions and hearings a quarter
- Organized files for about 15 active cases
- Drafted about 6 routine letters and motions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on the filing system
Legal Assistant, Whitcombe Business Law, Cincinnati, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Filed about 5 state documents a month
- Prepared about 6 resolutions and consents a month
- Maintained records for about 15 client entities
- Scheduled about 50 meetings and deadlines a quarter
- Trained 2 new assistants on the records system
Legal Assistant, Hartwell Closing Services, Toledo, OH | 2023 to 2025
- Prepared documents for about 6 closings a month
- Ordered and tracked about 15 title searches a month
- Recorded about 5 documents a month with county offices
- Answered about 50 client questions a month
- Trained 2 new assistants on closing steps
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Ridgemont University | 2016
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Ridgemont Community College | 2020
Paralegal Certificate, Ridgemont Community College | 2023
Certifications
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
- Notary Public, State of Ohio
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management software
- E-discovery
- Client communication
- Calendaring and deadlines
- Trial preparation
- Contract review
- E-filing
- Due diligence
- Title and closing documents
- Confidentiality and ethics
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Which Example Fits You?
| Your situation | Best example | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting trial teams | Litigation paralegal | Active cases, filings, discovery and trials prepared |
| Handling entities and deals | Corporate paralegal | Entities maintained, filings and contracts reviewed |
| Preparing closings | Real estate paralegal | Closings a month, title issues and recording speed |
| Helping families with wills and probate | Estate planning and probate paralegal | Documents drafted, matters managed and court deadlines met |
What Does a Paralegal Do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says paralegals and legal assistants gather case facts, research laws, organize and draft legal documents, obtain affidavits, assist at trials, file documents and schedule interviews and depositions. It says legal services, which includes law firms, employs about 75 percent of them, and most work full time.
| Fact | BLS figure (paralegals and legal assistants) |
|---|---|
| Median pay (May 2025) | $62,890 a year ($30.24 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | Associate’s degree |
| Certification | Not required, though some employers prefer it |
| Jobs in 2025 | 404,900 |
| Job outlook, 2025 to 2035 | Little or no change (0%) |
| Openings each year | About 40,800 |
Figures cover all paralegals and legal assistants and can change.
How to Write Each Section
| Section | What to put |
|---|---|
| Header | Name with credential, city and state, phone, email |
| Summary | Years, practice area, 2 or 3 strengths |
| Selected Achievements | 3 proven results with numbers |
| Experience | Action bullets with caseload, filings, deadlines and results |
| Education | Degree or certificate, school and year |
| Certifications | Paralegal certification and notary, exactly as on your records |
| Skills | Legal and software skills that match the posting |
Paralegal Resume Bullet Examples
Start each bullet with an action verb and show a number. These examples are fictional, so replace them with your own true details.
| Area | Example bullet |
|---|---|
| Caseload | Supported 3 attorneys on about 55 active cases |
| Filings | Filed and served about 130 court documents a month with 0 missed deadlines |
| Discovery | Organized and reviewed discovery for about 25 cases a year |
| Contracts | Reviewed and summarized about 35 contracts a month |
| Closings | Prepared about 28 closings a month and recorded documents within 2 days |
| Training | Trained 4 new paralegals on case management |
Paralegal Resume Keywords by Practice Area
| Practice area | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| Litigation | Discovery, depositions, trial binders, e-filing, subpoenas |
| Corporate | Due diligence, entity maintenance, contract review, annual reports |
| Real estate | Title review, closing statements, deeds, recording |
| Estate planning and probate | Wills, trusts, probate filings, accountings, court deadlines |
Use only keywords that describe work you really do, and match the words in the job posting where they are true.
One Page or Two?
One page is enough for most paralegals. Senior paralegals with several practice areas or many certifications may use two pages if every line supports the job. Put the strongest, most relevant items first.
Paralegal Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. It also covers common mistakes, such as vague bullets, listing credentials you do not hold and sharing client information. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a paralegal resume include?
Include contact information, a short summary, three selected achievements, work experience with numbers, education, certifications and skills. Name your practice area, your caseload and the software you use, and leave out client names.
How long should a paralegal resume be?
One page is enough for most paralegals. Two pages can work for senior paralegals with many practice areas or certifications if every line supports the job.
What skills should I list on a paralegal resume?
Legal research, document drafting, case management software, e-discovery, client communication, calendaring and deadlines, trial preparation, contract review, e-filing and confidentiality. Match the skills to the posting and list only what you can really do.
What numbers can I use on a paralegal resume?
Active cases supported, documents filed a month, discovery pages reviewed, trials prepared, entities maintained, closings prepared, contracts reviewed and deadlines met. Use only numbers you can explain in an interview, and never share confidential case details.
Do I need a paralegal certification?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says certification is not required, though some employers prefer it, and it usually requires an exam and continuing education. List only credentials you hold.
What education do paralegals need?
The BLS lists an associate’s degree as the typical entry-level education. Many paralegals also hold a bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate, so list the credential you earned.
How do I show practice area experience?
Name the practice area in your title or summary, such as litigation, corporate or real estate, and use the vocabulary from the posting in your bullets. Show the volume of work, such as cases, filings or closings.
Should I list references on my resume?
No. Save the space for your experience, and bring a separate reference list to the interview.
How much do paralegals earn?
The BLS reports a May 2025 median pay of $62,890 a year, or $30.24 an hour, for paralegals and legal assistants. Pay varies by state, employer and experience.
What is the job outlook for paralegals?
The BLS projects little or no change in employment of paralegals and legal assistants from 2025 to 2035, with about 40,800 openings each year from workers who leave or retire. A results-focused resume helps you stand out in a steady market. Outlooks can change, so treat them as estimates.
Conclusion
A good paralegal resume is clear, accurate and easy to scan. Show your practice area, your caseload and the results that keep attorneys on schedule. Tailor each application, then use the builder above to write yours.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants (2025 pay; 2025 to 2035 outlook).