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Paralegal cover letter

sxw517

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    I am in the process of drafting a cover letter for a paralegal position that has caught my eye.

    & I was wondering whether you may be able to help me with this @Jessica Booker?

    - How long would the ideal paralegal cover letter be in your opinion (word count)?
    - Should it still follow the traditional cover format, or is there anything different about a paralegal cover letter?
    - Could you mention that you have applied for a TC with their firm as well?

    Thanks! :)
     

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    I am in the process of drafting a cover letter for a paralegal position that has caught my eye.

    & I was wondering whether you may be able to help me with this @Jessica Booker?

    - How long would the ideal paralegal cover letter be in your opinion (word count)?
    - Should it still follow the traditional cover format, or is there anything different about a paralegal cover letter?
    - Could you mention that you have applied for a TC with their firm as well?

    Thanks! :)

    Hi @sxw517 - I'd go with one page with the formal/traditional formatting.

    I wouldn't reference you have applied for the TC unless it is a short term contract role. If it is a permanent role, you definitely want to avoid saying something like this.
     
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