Attorney · cover letter
[Date]
Dear [Hiring Manager],
In my last trial, I secured a defense verdict on a wrongful termination claim that had been valued at over 400,000 dollars in exposure, after a four-day jury trial. I am writing to express my interest in joining the employment litigation group at [Company].
I am admitted to the state bar and have practiced employment law for seven years, representing employers in discrimination, wage-and-hour, and retaliation matters. My work runs the full life of a case, from early case assessment and dispositive motion practice through trial. I have briefed and argued summary judgment motions that resolved claims before trial, and I have learned to write a brief that a judge can rule from quickly.
Counseling is half the job. I advise clients on terminations, internal investigations, and policy revisions, with the goal of preventing the next lawsuit rather than just winning the current one. Clients value that I explain legal risk in plain terms and give them a clear recommendation they can act on.
On the transactional side of employment work, I draft and negotiate separation agreements, restrictive covenants, and arbitration provisions, balancing enforceability against business needs. I manage matters with attention to budget and keep clients informed at each turn.
I would welcome a conversation about how my litigation and counseling experience fits the needs at [Company]. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Phone]
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