In this competitive job market, having an effective resume is more important than ever. Creating one that stands out can be a challenge, but looking at a resume sample can give clarity to the writing process. While a strong resume increases your chances of being asked to come in for more interviews, it is important you tailor your resume for each job you apply for.

Our resume maker and samples point out some important things to include in your experience and skills sections to help you make a good first impression. Our legal resume samples are designed to help you build an effective document, which will be invaluable when you network and apply for positions.

Legal Resume

1. Attorney Resume Sample

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Attorney
Dawson and Associates

Dallas, TX
November 2013 – present

  • Advise clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, divorce, and corporate matters
  • Represent clients in both pre-litigation and litigation cases
  • Manage a support staff of 10; delegate tasks for efficiency
  • Meet with opposing party and judge for settlements and plea bargains
  • Conduct analysis and research of legal issues and design case around findings

2. Lawyer Resume Sample

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Lawyer
Anderson, Anderson, and Potter, P.C.

Seattle, WA
February 2012 – Present

  • Provide legal support and advice on a variety of finance, corporate, and commercial matters
  • Structure companies’ business structures and manage their external legal functions
  • Manage an average of 20 cases at any particular time
  • Perform depositions and appoint legal team for court proceedings

3. Legal Secretary Resume Sample

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Secretary
Attorney-At-Law

Los Angeles, CA
March 2013 – present

  • Prepare necessary documents such as position statements, pleadings, memoranda, responses to RFPs, and correspondence
  • Answer phones and address inquiries from court personnel, current legal clients, and prospective clients
  • Maintain calendars of five attorneys and keep track of appointments, depositions, mediations, and legal deadlines in accordance with court statutes
  • Transcribe notes for firm attorneys; review legal and other professional documents for content, punctuation, and grammar
  • Handle travel arrangements for lawyers and support staff
  • Set up rooms for client meetings and provide beverages and food as necessary

4. Paralegal Resume Sample

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Paralegal
Turner and Associates

Portland, ME
May 2015 – present

  • Conduct research on relevant regulations, laws, cases, and legal articles to support current cases of firm
  • Analyze legal issues and facts and prepare discussion paper, memorandum, report, or brief for review
  • Coordinate a staff of five for trial organization and set-up, attend trial, and take notes in court
  • Prepare court filings and pleadings, prepare witness materials, oversee transcript ordering, and fulfill requests from opposing counsel
  • Call witnesses, clients, outside vendors, and lawyers to schedule depositions, meetings, and interviews

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