ATS Keyword Library

Attorney Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Attorney resumes within Legal.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

legal(9 terms)

  • legal research
  • litigation
  • contract drafting
  • negotiation
  • client counseling
  • westlaw
  • lexisnexis
  • clio
  • relativity

attorney(6 terms)

  • attorney
  • senior attorney
  • junior attorney
  • state bar admission
  • drafted
  • negotiated

How to Use These Attorney Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • List bar admissions with jurisdiction and year.
  • Spell out State Bar Admission in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a attorney resume include?

Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Drafting, tools like Westlaw, and measurable impact.