Job Advice #2: Addressing The Envelope

[NeverlandClub23]

I was getting the information together for my after interview thank you letter and was thinking how do I address the envelope with an attorney? Do I add the abbreviations after his name (like J.D. and LL.M.)? I don't want to insult him but don't want him to think "Why in the world is she putting that after my name?" Thanks for any help! I've tried job tip websites but nothing addresses this issue.

 

[SundancePass]

Mr./Ms. John/Jane Doe, Esquire

It's the title used by attorneys....giggle. He/she will never refer to him/herself as an Esquire...it is the honorific used to send letters, etc. to attorneys.

Or Mr. John Doe, Esq.

 

[Cool-Beans]

Agree with PP. Brother is a lawyer and every so often stuff comes to Uncle Cool, Esq. But he normally is just Uncle Cool at home and work.

J.D. is the law degree.

I think anyone who would be offended by not haing "Esq." after their name would be someone for whom I wouldn't wish to work. It would be a very, very silly thing about which to be upset or offended.

I'd just address it to Mr. Hire Meplease.

 

[NotUrsula]

Attorneys generally could not care less about Esq. when the correspondence comes from someone outside the legal world, but if you are hoping to be inside that world, then include it. It helps illustrate that you did your homework.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

Great! Thanks so much everyone!

Mr. Hire Meplease! Too funny!