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I’ve never seen a writing sample make any difference unless it sucked super bad.
I got an offer where the partner making the call specifically complimented my “excellent” writing sample, so I think it can make a difference. (Maybe only if you’re an edge case, though, or if the practice group or partner really cares about the quality of the writing? It seems like I’m being hired mostly to write briefs.)
There are attorneys who provide writing coaching to associates, and are hired as consultants to big law firms. I’m sure they can help you, too. Might be worth a Google or LinkedIn search.
You could always ask a recruiter, we read writing samples before we submit them to firms. You could even hire an attorney off upwork or fiverr.
They are reading your submissions to court already.