Keywords by Category
Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections
skills(12 terms)
- legal research
- litigation
- contract drafting
- negotiation
- client counseling
- m&a
- corporate governance
- securities law
- due diligence
- contract negotiation
- document drafting
- e-discovery
tools(12 terms)
- westlaw
- lexisnexis
- clio
- relativity
- kira systems
- imanage
- docusign
- practicepanther
- microsoft word
- pacer
- ironclad
- docusign clm
job-titles(10 terms)
- attorney
- corporate lawyer
- paralegal
- legal assistant
- in-house counsel
- compliance officer
- contract manager
- intellectual property attorney
- litigation associate
- immigration lawyer
certifications(6 terms)
- state bar admission
- nala certified paralegal (cp)
- nals accredited legal professional (alp)
- certified regulatory compliance manager (crcm)
- ncma certified commercial contract manager
- uspto registered patent attorney
How to Use These Legal Keywords
Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing
- List bar admissions with jurisdiction and year.
- Name practice areas and legal research platforms explicitly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What keywords should a legal resume include?
Role-specific skills such as Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Drafting, named tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and recognized certifications.