The Groton Legal Forum
900 San Bernadino
Los Angeles, CA 09876
Dear Associate:
What a wonderful service you provide! Placing qualified professionals within the legal profession serves the needs of many, particularly someone like myself who is entering the field with so much to offer.
As I near completion of the ABA-approved Paralegal Program at State College, I am preparing to offer my skills to Los Angeles County law firms. In addition to my superior, straight-A record in this program, I possess a background in the business world that arms me with a valuable perspective others may not have.
For 20 years, I was an integral member of Digital Electronics' product innovation team. In this capacity, I worked closely with federal regulators and patent attorneys, and I can bring this experience to bear on behalf of your clients.
Also, I am trained in automated legal research programs (Lexis and Westlaw), and maintain my student password.
I would welcome the chance to pursue any openings for which you feel I may be qualified.
Sincerely,
Marion LaMarca
(555) 456-7890
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P.O. Box 1000
City Times
New York, NY 09876
RE: Entry-Level Paralegal Position
advertised in the City Times, June 6, 199X
An entry-level position is not de facto fillable only by the inexperienced. On the contrary, in me you have a talented professional available for part-time or full-time work.
Having performed in a range of capacities in law firms both large and small, as the enclosed resume reveals, I can offer you a wealth of legal capabilities, including:
-- Contract preparation, negotiation, and administration in support of legal counsel.
-- Ability to serve as an independent contract paralegal and investigator, as I have for many different attorneys and firms in the metropolitan area.
-- Comprehensive paralegal skills, obtained through practical experience as well as in study leading to Paralegal Certification at State College.
-- Experience with the use of an Office Automation System, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Lotus 1-2-3, and Prodigy.
I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you and can make myself available at your convenience.
I thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark Jensen
(555) 456-7890 work
(555) 765-4321 home
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Ms. Joanna Moore
Ralston, Mine & Lewis RE: 5-15-9X City Times
123 Walnut Street ad for a Paralegal
Atlanta, GA 09876
Dear Ms. Moore:
This August I will be relocating to Atlanta where I hope to continue serving as a paralegal. My work with first-rate attorneys equips me to offer you an exceptional mix of training, knowledge, experience, and professionalism.
As you'll see on the enclosed resume, I have worked for several law firms in the Philadelphia area. I am proficient in many areas of criminal and civil trials with an additional concentration in contracts and titles. As a result, I can offer you an unusual level of expertise in researching complaints and discovery requests as well as responses to counterclaims, motions for discovery sanctions, motions for summary judgments, and motions to dismiss.
The attorneys with whom I work have provided me with superior recommendations to aid me in my search. I would appreciate the opportunity to present these to you, and introduce myself as a candidate for the position at your firm.
Ms. Moore, I will be in Atlanta at the end of this month. If you will contact me at (555) 765-4321 during the day or evening, we can schedule an appointment.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Howard M. Melman
(555) 765-4321