Top skills for Paralegal jobs

Based on 358 active Paralegal postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Paralegal postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Litigation50%
  • Legal Research43%
  • Insurance36%
  • Microsoft Office33%
  • Legal Documents32%
  • Supervision31%
  • Organizing23%
  • Depositions21%
  • Life Insurance21%
  • Document Management18%
  • Hiring17%
  • Due Diligence16%
  • Finance16%
  • Case Management15%
  • Subpoenas14%
  • Law14%
  • Westlaw14%
  • Ensure Compliance14%
  • Reimbursement13%
  • Trial Experience12%
  • Real Estate12%
  • Sound Judgment12%
  • Professional Development11%
  • Spreadsheets11%
  • Billing11%

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