Using Brief
Why the firm comes first
In law, where you trained and practised carries weight. Leading with the firm lets a partner scan the names first. The text still keeps firm, role and dates together for parsers.
How to fill it
Name practice areas in the headline. Under each role, give matter types and values where you may, client sectors, and anything you led. Add admissions in Certifications with year and jurisdiction.
When to pick another
For in-house legal roles at tech companies, Ledger reads less formal. For academic law posts, Scholar handles publications.
Words to use
The layout is half of it. For the terms recruiters search for, see the keyword lists for business analyst, project manager and operations manager resumes.
About Brief
How should a lawyer's CV be ordered?
Admissions and current role first, then previous roles, education, and publications or talks. Keep matters anonymous unless public.
Can I list deal values?
Only where public or permitted by your firm. Ranges or sizes such as mid-market work as an alternative.
Is a serif face fine for ATS?
Yes. Parsers read the text, and Crimson Text is embedded with a full character map. Our tests read every field back.