ANA ARDELEAN
Basildon,Essex
Summary
Experienced legal professional specialising in family law, adept at handling complex legal aid applications and managing cases involving non-molestation and occupation orders. Proficient in drafting witness statements and conducting client interviews, with a strong background in civil litigation and regulatory compliance. Utilises advanced legal research skills with tools such as Clio, LEAP, LexisNexis, and Westlaw to ensure thorough case management. Recognised for calmness under pressure, strategic planning abilities, and effective communication skills that foster team building and problem-solving. Committed to advancing career goals within the legal sector by leveraging expertise in family law to deliver exceptional client service.
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Family Law Paralegal
Dillex Solicitors
2026.01 - 2026.06
- Independently manage Non-Molestation Order and Occupation Order matters from initial client instruction through to successful court outcome.
- Conduct client interviews, obtain detailed instructions and support vulnerable clients throughout urgent family law proceedings.
- Assess eligibility for Legal Aid funding and prepare and submit Legal Aid applications.
- Prepared and submitted over 50 Legal Aid applications within five months, achieving consistently high approval rate.
- Gather, review and organise supporting evidence to support Legal Aid and injunction applications.
- Draft FL401 applications, FL415 statements of service, and C8 confidential contact forms.
- Prepare and submit urgent court applications while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and court deadlines.
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, Legal Aid Agency and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
- Manage matters using Clio case management software.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Compliance Manager
THS+
2023.10 - 2026.01
- Managed Operator Licence applications and prepared representations to Traffic Commissioner.
- Reviewed compliance, governance and financial standing documentation.
- Drafted submissions, policies, reports and evidence bundles for Public Inquiries and licensing matters.
- Advised clients on regulatory obligations and remedial actions.
Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation
Remus Robu Solicitors
2025.01 - 2025.06
- Managed pre-action and litigated RTA and EL/PL claims.
- Drafted Particulars of Claim, witness statements, court applications and schedules of loss.
- Conducted legal research and managed disclosure obligations under CPR.
- Negotiated settlements and liaised with clients, insurers, courts and counsel.
- Managed matters using LEAP case management software.
Education
LPC / Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
BPP University
London08.2023
LLB (Hons) Law - Law
University of Northampton
London08.2022
MCILEx - Advanced Paralegal
Cilex
LondonSkills
- Family Law
- Legal Aid Applications (CCMS)
- Non-Molestation Orders
- Occupation Orders
- FL401
- FL415
- C8
- Witness Statement Drafting
- Client Interviews
- Case Management
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Research
- Clio
- LEAP
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Regulatory Compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
Certification
advanced Cilex paralegal
Languages
Romanian
Native
Italian
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Family Law Paralegal
Dillex Solicitors
2026.01 - 2026.06
Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation
Remus Robu Solicitors
2025.01 - 2025.06
Compliance Manager
THS+
2023.10 - 2026.01
LPC / Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
BPP University
LLB (Hons) Law - Law
University of Northampton
MCILEx - Advanced Paralegal
Cilex