About this template
The ATS Legal template uses a single-column layout in Libre Baskerville with centred section titles and a burgundy accent. Echoes the typographic conventions of legal pleadings — restrained, dignified, and parser-safe. Compatible with the ATS pipelines used by global law firms (Workday at Latham & Watkins, Avature at Skadden, Greenhouse at Kirkland & Ellis, iCIMS at Davis Polk) and in-house legal departments at Fortune 500 companies.
Who is it for?
It is built for attorneys (associates, counsels, partners), in-house legal counsels (legal counsel, senior counsel, general counsel, chief legal officer), judges, magistrates, transactional and litigation lawyers, mediators and arbitrators applying to corporate law firms, courts, government agencies or in-house legal teams. Echoes the conservative typography expected in the sector — fitted for New York Bar candidates, Magic Circle hopefuls and dual-qualified international lawyers.
How to use it
Always mention bar admission jurisdictions, year of admission and bar registration numbers where applicable. For US lawyers, indicate JD school, year and class rank (top 10%, Order of the Coif, magna cum laude). For UK solicitors, mention training contract, year of qualification and current SRA registration. Structure experience by firm or by mandate with 3-5 signature deals per role (with role, counterparty, sector). Build a separate 'Publications & teaching' section for contributions to Practical Law, Lexology, law school adjunct positions.
Frequently asked questions
Should I list Chambers and Legal 500 rankings?
Yes for 8+ year lawyers. Build a 'Professional recognition' section with Chambers Global/USA/Europe, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers. State the year, category (Banking & Finance, M&A, Disputes, Tax) and tier (Notable Practitioner, Up-and-Coming, Leading Individual, Hall of Fame). These are very high-value keywords for legal headhunters at Major, Lindsey & Africa, Macrae, Garrison and SSQ.
How do I present law firm vs in-house experience?
In a law firm, structure by firm and practice group (M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, IP/IT, Tax, Employment). List 3-5 major mandates per role with your role (lead, support, drafting), deal nature and sector. In-house, structure by position with scope (corporate, contracts, compliance, disputes), geographic scope and number of lawyers managed. Mention reporting line (board, GC, CFO) for senior in-house roles.
Should I mention multiple bar admissions?
Yes, this is a very strong signal for international firms. Mention New York Bar with year and registration number, plus England & Wales (Solicitor or Barrister), California Bar, Paris Bar, Brussels Bar, or any other foreign bar. Multi-qualified lawyers are sought after for cross-border transactions and dual admissions unlock specific search shortlists at Magic Circle and Wall Street firms.
