Cover Letter Example
Paralegal Cover Letter Example
Paralegal hiring screens for practice-area depth, document-management fluency, e-discovery experience, and certification (CP, PACE, NALA).
Why this letter works
- Opens with cert and practice area.
- Names document-management tools by vendor.
- Anchors on one case with scope and outcome.
- Ties close to practice-area fit.
ATS tips for Paralegal cover letters
- State NALA / NFPA certifications.
- Name e-discovery and case-management tools.
- Quantify document volume.
- Mirror practice-area language (commercial, IP, employment, family).
Common mistakes
- 'I'm detail-oriented' opener.
- Skipping practice area.
- Forgetting tools.
- No case scope.
