Holly P. Roberson

Holly Price Roberson 3420 Hearthstone Place Douglasville, Ga. 30135 Sept 1, 2009 Hi there. My name is Holly Roberson and I'm sending you a resume to apply for your open position. I completed Emory's paralegal program in July, and have been volunteering for several months at the Georgia Capital Defender's Office. I'm coming off of 15 years as a newspaper reporter and editor. The decline in print has made me consider a second career. I have always either covered courts or been in charge of reporters who covered the criminal justice system. During my internship I have helped draft appeals, done legal research and communicated with clients and their families. I'm trying to transfer my writing and editing skills, combined with my knowledge of the criminal justice system, into a compatible career. As you’ll see on my enclosed resume, I have the educational background, professional experience, and track record for which you are searching. In addition, I am motivated and enthusiastic, and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your firm’s success. I can promise that meeting with me will not be a waste of your time. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Holly P. Roberson To obtain a paralegal or legal assistant position using my 15-year career as an editor and reporter that focussed on the legal system to obtain a job in that field now.

Paralegal

Douglasville, GA