Subject: Application: Assistant juridique, [Department or practice area]
Dear Maître [Name],
I am applying for the assistant juridique position in your [practice area] team. I have spent [x] years supporting lawyers in a business law firm, first in litigation and then in corporate law.
In litigation, I kept the deadline calendar for around [x] files shared by two partners. I prepared submissions and exhibits for filing through the RPVA, handled correspondence with court registries and organised service of documents with commissaires de justice. I learned to check each document twice before filing, especially at the end of the day.
For the past [x] years I have handled corporate housekeeping for a portfolio of [x] client companies: preparing annual meetings and minutes, updating share registers, and filing changes of directors or registered office on the Guichet unique. I also draft standard letters and powers of attorney for lawyers' review.
Your firm advises mid-sized companies on [area], which is close to the files I currently handle. I work with Secib and adapt quickly to new software. I know how much discretion the job requires, both inside and outside the office.
I would be glad to meet you to discuss how I could support your team.
Yours sincerely,[First name Last name]