Fadwa Shtewi
Cardiff
Summary
A dedicated and highly motivated LPC graduate with a strong academic background in Criminal Law and Litigation. Experienced in legal research, case preparation, and client representation. Possesses excellent advocacy, drafting, and organisational skills. Passionate about criminal defence and eager to contribute to a dynamic legal team. Holds a full driver's license and is willing to work out of hours, including police station attendances. Committed to obtaining Police Station Accreditation promptly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Claim Today Personal Injury Specialises
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts, wills, and witness statements.
- Managed claims, conducted liability investigations, and reviewed medical and police reports.
- Attended court proceedings, shadowed solicitors in magistrates' and crown courts, and liaised with opposing solicitors.
- Coordinated communications with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel.
- Assisted in legal research, evidence gathering, and case file preparation.
- Conducted client interviews, prepared legal documents, and maintained case management systems.
- Gained practical experience in advocacy and legal representation.
Legal Assistant
Shtewi Legal & Pandi Services
01.2017 - 08.2024
- Responsible for professional correspondence at all levels – clients, management, and stakeholders alike.
- Bilingualism gave a unique advantage and opportunity to offer simultaneous, bilateral, and written interpreting services.
- Basic administrative tasks – sorting, scanning, and archiving documents, as well as compiling an end-of-day progress report.
- Developed secretarial skills such as maintaining email correspondence, coordinating both online and in-person meetings, operating office equipment, scheduling, organisation, problem-solving, transcribing and note-taking, data entry, and record management.
- Provided high-quality service in a fast-paced working environment.
- Conducting research and analysis of clients' needs, and solutions for the CEO.
Student Legal Advisor
Legal Advice Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided pro bono legal advice on civil matters under supervision.
- Conducted legal research, drafted attendance notes, and assisted in client interviews.
- Shadowed solicitors and gained first-hand experience in case strategy, and client advocacy.
Homeless Clinic volunteer
University of SouthWales
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted solicitor by observing remote client interviews.
- Performed comprehensive research and analysis of legal literature.
Volunteer Legal Advisor for Street Law Initiative
Legal Advise Clinic USW
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted legal research, and assisted disadvantaged individuals with legal issues.
- Developed strong client communication skills, and legal drafting expertise.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Legal Practice
University of South Wales
PontypriddLLB(Hons) Bachelor of Law - Law
University of South Wales
PontypriddFoundation Year in LLB (Hons) - International and European Law
University of South Wales
PontypriddA-Levels -
St Martins College
Malta Skills
- Criminal Law and Advocacy
- Legal research (LexisNexis, Westlaw)
- Drafting and Case Preparation
- Witness Statement Taking
- Court attendance and client representation
- Police Station and Court Procedures
- Electronic Case Management Systems
- Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
- Fluent in English, Arabic and intermediate French & Maltese
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Certification
- Data Protection Briefing Certificate (Sep 2022)
- Information Security Essentials Certificate (Sep 2022)
- Lexis Library Foundation Certificate (Oct 2019)
- Driving License: Full UK License, available for out-of-hours and travel commitments.
- Interests: Attending court hearings, legal advocacy, team sports, wellness
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Native
Maltese
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Claim Today Personal Injury Specialises
09.2024 - 12.2024
Homeless Clinic volunteer
University of SouthWales
03.2022 - 03.2022
Student Legal Advisor
Legal Advice Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2023
Volunteer Legal Advisor for Street Law Initiative
Legal Advise Clinic USW
03.2021 - 03.2021
Legal Assistant
Shtewi Legal & Pandi Services
01.2017 - 08.2024
- Data Protection Briefing Certificate (Sep 2022)
- Information Security Essentials Certificate (Sep 2022)
- Lexis Library Foundation Certificate (Oct 2019)
- Driving License: Full UK License, available for out-of-hours and travel commitments.
- Interests: Attending court hearings, legal advocacy, team sports, wellness
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Legal Practice
University of South Wales
LLB(Hons) Bachelor of Law - Law
University of South Wales
Foundation Year in LLB (Hons) - International and European Law
University of South Wales
A-Levels -
St Martins College
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