Paralegal Roles - Cover Letter Advice

[jamesdrizos]

Hi all,

I've noticed that most big law firms offer candidates the option to attach a cover letter if they choose to do so. However, recruiters, or at least most of them, never request a cover letter from candidates when they submit applications via the firms' systems (based on my experience). Could someone please clarify this matter for me?

@Jessica Booker , is a cover letter necessary when applying for paralegal roles at big law firms, considering that it's often listed as optional?

Thank you very much.

 

[Jessica Booker]

It is not necessary if it is optional. If they needed it, they would set this up as a compulsory element to upload to or include in an application

 

[jamesdrizos]

It is not necessary if it is optional. If they needed it, they would set this up as a compulsory element to upload to or include in an application

Thank you for your reply.