Application Letter - Legal Assistant Position - Sincerely Resume Attached

Sep 15, 2026

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Application letter and attached resume submission for a legal assistant position at Garvey, Schubert & Barer. The writer expresses sincere interest after finding the role on CAVLink, describes a December 2014 degree in History and Sociology, and explains motivation to gain legal-field experience before law school. The letter highlights academic interests in law, business, and land use, an internship involving research, data analysis, and report writing, relevant skills, readiness for demanding hours, and interest in Environment & Natural Resources and Land Use & Condemnation practices.

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Cover Letter

Position and Interest

Education and Motivation

Relevant Coursework and Internship

Skills and Commitment

Closing and Contact Information

Dear Hiring Manager: Please accept this letter and the attached resume as an indication of my sincere interest in the open legal assistant position at Garvey, Schubert & Barer that I found on CAVLink, the University of Virginia’s job database. I graduated in December 2014 with a degree in History and Sociology and would like to gain experience in the legal field before applying to law school. While reviewing your website, I was pleased to see that your firm operates in a wide variety of spheres. The areas of your practice to which I am particularly attracted are the Environment & Natural Resources and Land Use & Condemnation sectors. Throughout my college career, the courses I found most interesting were those revolving around subjects such as law, business, and land use. After taking a course in Land, Law and The Environment,my professor took me on as an intern to work at the University’s Institute for Environmental Negotiations. My internship included reading reports, analyzing data, conducting active research contacting persons of interest to arrange interviews, and giving reports of my findings. From my oursework and professional experiences, I have developed the researching, analytical thinking and writing skills necessary to be a successful legal assistant. In addition, I am aware of the long hours and hard work that is required of the role. I am ready to dedicate myself to Garvey, Schubert & Barer in much the same way that I committed myself to being a varsity athlete. As a member of the swim team, I devoted up to 30 hours a week to practices, travel and competition while maintaining a full course load. I am eager to learn from the many successful lawyers at Garvey, Schubert & Barer holding high peer review ratings in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network. I hope that you will afford me the opportunity to become a member of your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be reached via phone (00-123-456-789) or email (whuffman@gmail.com). Sincerely, Wilson Huffman 983 Culbreth Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903 January 25, 2015 Hiring Manager 123 14th Street，Los Angeles, CA 90064 Wilson Easton Huffman

FAQs

What position is the applicant applying for and where did they find the job posting?

The applicant applies for a legal assistant position at Garvey, Schubert & Barer. The posting was found on CAVLink, the University of Virginia’s job database.

What education and experience does the applicant highlight?

The applicant graduated in December 2014 with a degree in History and Sociology and describes coursework related to law, business, and land use. They also report an internship at the University’s Institute for Environmental Negotiations involving report reading, data analysis, active research, and interviews coordination.

Which practice areas does the applicant say they are particularly interested in?

The applicant is especially attracted to Environment & Natural Resources and Land Use & Condemnation.

How does the applicant plan to demonstrate readiness for the role?

The applicant emphasizes researching, analytical thinking, and writing skills from academic and professional experiences, and notes readiness for long hours by referencing their varsity athlete routine, including up to 30 hours per week for training and competitions.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Aurelia