Entry-Level Attorney Resume Template

Yes. This Entry-Level Attorney resume template uses a simple, ATS-friendly layout with standard section headings and no graphics, tables, or text boxes that can confuse applicant tracking systems used by law firms and corporate legal departments.

Focus on skills that employers expect from new attorneys entering practice:

• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Contract Review
• Case Preparation
• Litigation Support
• Discovery
• Client Communication
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis
• Attention to Detail

If you have internship or clinic experience, include the legal tools and practice areas you worked with.

Keep it short and focus on practical legal experience rather than career objectives.

❌ Weak example

“Recent law graduate seeking an attorney position.”

✅ Better Entry-Level Attorney resume summary example

“Juris Doctor graduate with experience conducting legal research, drafting motions, and supporting case preparation through judicial internships and legal clinics. Proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and legal writing.”

Legal recruiters typically search for keywords that match the role and practice area.

Common Entry-Level Attorney resume keywords include:

• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation Support
• Contract Review
• Case Preparation
• Discovery
• Civil Litigation
• Motion Drafting
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis
• Client Advocacy
• Due Diligence

Include these naturally throughout your experience and skills sections rather than listing them in a separate block.

Most entry-level attorneys rely on internships and law school experience to demonstrate their qualifications.

Good experience to include:

• Judicial internships
• Legal clinics
• Moot court competitions
• Law review
• Research assistant positions
• Summer associate programs
• Pro bono work

Example experience bullet:

• Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda supporting litigation strategy in employment and contract dispute cases.