XYZ
(Sender's Address)

6 April 2009

HR Manager
ABC Ltd

Dear Sir/Madam

It was a pleasure speaking with you regarding the employment opportunity for the designation of a paralegal at ABC Ltd. I sincerely express my gratitude and thank you for your guidance and advice. As i have already expressed my interest to work in your association, i here by provide you with an overview of my abilities to match your expectations.

• I have considerable experience in identifying appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, that are relevant to assigned cases.
• I have prepared extensive written reports
• I have worked very closely with renowned attorneys and assisted them in preparing legal arguments, draft pleadings and motions.
• In addition all the above i have first hand exposure of a corporate legal department.

I am grateful to u for inviting me for a personal visit to the company's office. At this point in my career, i am exploring new professional challenges. I am confident that my professional service will be beneficial for the organisational sucess.

In reviewing the opportunity with ABC ltd, i am most eager to start. I have enclosed my updated resume in this letter.
Looking forward to meet you.

Yours Sincerely
XYZ

(enclosed Resume)

William N. Mitchell
3288 Cityview Drive
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

March 21, 2009

Ms. Lydia N. Russell
Hiring Manager - Company Name
4245 Shinn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Dear Ms. Lydia ,

I have gone through your advertisement dated March 13, 2009 published in New York Times for the post of paralegal.  I have worked with first-rate attorneys in supreme court where I gained more knowledge in criminal and civil trials. I have done many research on complaints and discovery request. I found this job in your advertisement to suit my experience and knowledge which attracted me to apply in your firm.

Also I handle my cases very carefully and without any misleadings during my research and put my effort and work pressure to complete them successfully.  And you can expect confidentiality with my work. I can also justify my credentials through my certificates that I received during my research and hope you will be very pleased.

After reviewing my resume you would find me suitable for this job.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration.  You can reach me at aaa-bbb-cccc to let me know.

Hope to hear from you.

Sincerely,
William N. Mitchell

Enclosure: resume and cover letter