Dear Ms. Newman:

I am a 2006 graduate of Harvard Law School and a litigation associate at Colby Bates LLP. Although I have been fortunate to have had a terrific experience at Colby, my long-term goal has always been a career in public service. I am writing to express my strong interest in a position in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New State.

During my time at Colby Bates, I have gained extensive litigation and investigative experience in a wide range of civil and criminal cases. I spent much of last year, for example, preparing for trial in a securities matter brought by the Securities & Exchange Commission. In that case, I drafted and argued motions and prepared many of our third party and expert witnesses for deposition and for trial.

In addition to this matter, I have helped to conduct investigations regarding allegations of kick-backs to health care providers, backdating of stock options, and theft of trade secrets.

I have also had exceptional opportunities in my pro bono practice to develop as a litigator and to pursue my commitment to public service. This summer I secured political asylum for a client persecuted in her home country for her religious beliefs, authoring all submissions to the Department of Homeland Security and representing her before the Hearing Officer.

In a second case, I successfully represented a client facing eviction from public housing, including the examination and cross-examination of witnesses at the Housing Court hearing. I am currently representing an indigent criminal defendant in the appeal of his state court conviction. In addition to authoring the brief, I will be arguing the case next month before the New State Court of Appeals.

My longstanding interest in serving as an Assistant United States Attorney dates to my first summer in law school, when I interned in the Major Crimes Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Illinois. I found my work, from assisting in trial preparation on a drug trafficking case to drafting a section of an appellate brief on a Sentencing Guidelines issue, incredibly engaging. Seeing the talent and thededication of the AUSAs in that office inspired me to want to pursue a career as a federal prosecutor.

The chance to join your office would be a tremendous opportunity and honor. I believe that my academicand professional training, combined with my passion and dedication, make me a strong candidate for a position as an Assistant United States Attorney. I have enclosed my resume for your review.

I hope that you will allow me the chance to speak with you in person about the possibility of joining your office and can be reached at (201) 545-3354 or dsullivan@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

After working in China each summer during college, in 2008 I began a 15-month internship with theInternational Justice Mission (IJM) in Bangalore, India. IJM focuses specifically on promoting rule of law andimproving public justice systems through local, individual human rights casework in the countries where itoperates. As legal assistant, I helped our office’s four staff lawyers coordinate with the local government andjudiciary to release bonded-debt laborers and prosecute their oppressors. In this role I researched and draftedmemos, reports and pleadings; managed case data and documents; and collaborated with business and legalexperts to create a training booklet for orienting police in major Indian cities to law enforcement corecompetencies and specific bonded labor and IP issues.I left IJM excited about strengthening public justice systems

Enclosed please find a detailed resume highlighting my relevant experience.

Dear Ms. Berg,

I am applying for the position of Legal Advisor available with Autonomy Corporation and I am confident that I am the best applicant for this position.

I have a bachelor’s degree in pre-law and I am part of the American Bar Association.While earning my credentials, I gained a lot of experience working as a paralegal where I assisted the professional attorneys within the firm. I specialize in business law, so I have the experience and training needed to provide legal advice for your company.

I have outstanding negotiating and communication skills with the ability to explain legal issues in simple terms so you know which course of action to follow. I have the knowledge to analyze and then interpret all legal documents to offer advice that will help to reduce the risks of your company being involved in a legal altercation. When problems do arise, I have the training to negotiate disputes between your company and its employees, vendors or clients.

I also have excellent research skills with the ability to apply the law to any given situation to provide your company with professional legal advice, guidance and representation. In addition, I have the experience to recommend a plan of action and represent your company in a courtroom when the need arises.

I can use my expertise to ensure that your company complies with the laws and regulations that govern the industry and that you adhere to the local, state and federal labor laws. I always exercise good judgment and follow a strict code of ethics.

Please call (111)-692-9703 for an interview.

Respectfully,

Joan Chester

Joan Chester

Dear Mr. Gunn,

I write today to thank you graciously for posting your need for a Legal Assistant for your firm, and have enclosed a most recent copy of my career qualifications in my resume.

The last five years, I have gained considerable experience and knowledge of legal work as I have been a Legal Assistant for Kaiser Permanente. In this position, I was responsible for all research, communications, office administration, and scheduling for four lawyers who specialize in Family Law. I can aptly put together materials for depositions, client/attorney contracts, take dictation, and write letters to various companies, courts, and clients as required. I am a multi-tasker, and am highly organizational with a great attitude. I am the right person for this position.

Please review the enclosed resume to learn more about my career background, and contact me at (999)-313-9521 and/or wiley@email.com. Thanks so much for your time.

I am a serious, hardworking, detail oriented, forward moving, sharp, focused and reliable individual who is

a quick learner and an efficient multitasker. I am a self-starter who is self-motivated with the abilities to

independently manage and timely complete projects as well as successfully contribute my skills to a team.

My plaintiff/defendant litigation experience covers the areas of complex litigation, labor/employment,

insurance defense, products liability, healthcare and medical malpractice. My responsibilities included

processing of court filings, e-filings; word processing; filling out forms; on-line research regarding court

rules; and calendaring in Compulaw for all state, federal and appellate courts. My experience also included

drafting transmittal letters, forms, pleadings, marital agreements, legal separation papers, child custody

papers; scheduling depositions, court reporters, mediators, arbitrators; production of documents; exhibit

assembly; management of data bases, hard files; and handling of all aspects of law office management.

My transactional experience covers the areas of corporate, corporate securities, real estate and

entertainment. My responsibilities included filling out forms (i.e., statement by domestic stock corporation,

commissioner of corporations, fictitious business name statements, stock certificates, and trust forms);

voluminous word processing of leases, sub-leases, liens, agreements (i.e., partnership agreements,

employee agreements, merchandise agreements, purchase and sale agreements, deeds, articles of

incorporation, bylaws, minutes); conducting research with the Secretary of State, Department of

Corporations and submitting documents to the County Recorder’™s office; maintaining minute books, �compiling final conservatorship accountings; and administrative duties.

I have excellent skills in formatting/fixing extremely complicated documents as well as strong skills in

grammar, proofreading, typing, macros, heavy revisions, redlining, transcription, TOCs/TOAs, scanning,

bookmarking, bates labeling, archiving emails, indexing storage/closed files, etc.

Please contact me by phone or email at your convenience to arrange for an interview. I look forward to

hearing from you soon.

Legal Assistant Cover Letter Sample 2:Your posting for a legal assistant indicated requirements that closely match my background and expertise.

I have attached my resume to provide a summary of my qualifications and background for your review.

Throughout my career, I have maintained the highest performance standards within a diverse range of

administrative functions, which is clearly illustrated by my past successes. Most recently, as a Litigation

Assistant/ at Luke Von den Gard & Smith, P.A., I have contributed to an increase in the firm’s bottom line,

and achieved higher payouts for our clients by effectively negotiating down liens imposed by government

and healthcare entities. I have also streamlined operations and reduced costs by consolidating operations

and negotiating competitive rates with service providers. Additionally, while serving as a Legal Assistant to

a Senior Partner of Prattel Barnett, I created a highly effective organizational and filing system which

streamlined office functioning and improved time management.

Further qualifications I offer include the following:

Successful track record supporting the efforts of executive-level staff, including CFOs, presidents

and senior partners.

Strong background in all aspects of office management, from scheduling meetings and

coordinating travel to overseeing budget and accounting functions.

Ccapacity to develop and maintain comprehensive administrative processes that improve the

efficiency of day-to-day operations.

Excellent organizational and communication skills, an outstanding work ethic, and the ability to

work well in both team-oriented and self-directed environments.

I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you to discuss my qualifications and candidacy in further

detail. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Legal Assistant Cover Letter Sample 3:I have recently relocated to New York, where I hope to continue serving as a legal assistant. My work with

first-rate attorneys enables me to offer you an exceptional mix of training, knowledge, experience, and

professionalism. My experiences have built a foundation that has provided me with the necessary skills to

conduct business on a professional and executive level to improve customer satisfaction and business

results through effective communication and organization.

As you will see on the enclosed resume, I have worked for several years in a law firm in the Maryland

area. I am proficient in many areas of criminal, domestic and civil trials with an additional concentration in

personal injury cases. As a result, I can offer you an unusual level of expertise in researching case law,

drafting complaints and discovery requests as well as responses to counterclaims, motions for discovery

sanctions, motions for summary judgments, and motions to dismiss. Also, I have worked in a temporary

capacity at a workers compensation law firm which has helped me gain further experience and expanded

my knowledge of the workers compensation rules and procedures.

The attorneys with whom I€ have worked with have provided me with recommendations to aid me in my

search. I would appreciate the opportunity to present these to you, and to introduce myself as a candidate

for the position at your firm. Please contact me by phone or e-mail during the day or evening, so we can

schedule a time to discuss things further.

Dear Mr. Doe:

I am writing to apply for a Legal Assistant position currently available at Socius Law Group. My enthusiasm, previous experience in law and strong academic background will enable me to make a valuable contribution to Socius Law Group.

As noted on my resume, I am highly skilled in performing all kinds of  legal and secretarial tasks efficiently. For instance, I am well versed in greeting customers, typing cover letters, taking minutes of meetings and replying phone calls and emails. As required, I have a demonstrated ability to assist attorney with completing and editing documents, categorizing and handling transaction “closings” and document productions for litigation. My detail orientated nature enables me to locate errors and correct the same promptly.

Furthermore, I am a professional and diplomatic communicator, deadline oriented, familiar with legal terminology and skilled in using Microsoft Office applications. Besides performing regular tasks, I am also competent in using kinds of all office equipment such as copy machine, fax and telephone.

I have enclosed my resume and references for your consideration, and would be happy to meet you in order to discuss this position in detail. Please feel free to contact me by phone at (000) 888-3338 or by email at [Email].

Thank you in advance for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I would like to express my interest in a position as editorial assistant for your publishing company.

As a recent graduate with writing, editing, and administrative experience, I believe I am a strong candidate for a position at the 123 Publishing Company.

You specify that you are looking for someone with strong writing skills. As an English major, a writing tutor, and an editorial intern for both a government magazine and a college marketing office, I have become a skilled writer with a variety of experience.

My maturity, practical experience, and eagerness to enter the publishing business will make me an excellent editorial assistant. I would love to begin my career with your company, and am confident that I would be a beneficial addition to the 123 Publishing Company.

I have enclosed my resume, and will call within the next week to see if we might arrange a time to speak together.