Updated July 2026

How to Write an Attorney Resume

An attorney resume is judged fast on three things: your jurisdiction (bar admissions), your practice area, and your results. Lead with all three and back the results with numbers.

In a hurry? Start from a pre-filled attorney resume template — sections, prompts, and example bullets built in, free PDF export.

Lead with practice area + admissions

Attorney with 7 years in commercial litigation, admitted in New York and New Jersey. Skilled in trial advocacy, negotiation, and drafting. Favorable outcomes in 80% of cases tried.

Put bar admissions where a screen and a hiring partner will see them immediately.

Prove outcomes

• Cases tried, win/favorable-outcome rate
• Deal value closed, settlements, caseload managed

Quantify your bullets

• "Tried 15+ cases to verdict with a favorable outcome in 80%."
• "Negotiated settlements that saved clients an estimated $2M in exposure."
• "Drafted and closed 30+ commercial contracts with zero post-signing disputes."

Format for the screen

Single column, standard headings, real text. One to two pages; education and admissions prominent.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Burying admissions. Jurisdiction is a threshold filter — make it obvious.
• All duties, no outcomes. Show verdicts, deals, and settlements.
• No practice area up top. Recruiters filter by specialty.

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