Aurelia Lixandru

To whom it may concern, 

I am excited to start on my first steps toward by careen change. With my experience as an Executive Assistant, I believe I can bring a unique set of skills and knowledge that will enable me to excel in a paralegal role/ trainee.

As an Executive Assistant, I have honed my skills as an efficient communicator, which has enabled me to serve as a liaison between staff, executives, and senior leaders regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, and planning. I am adept at serving as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries, and developing action plans to address them. I have also assisted with the preparation and dissemination of communication, ensuring that it is delivered effectively and efficiently.

My experience has also taught me to be a dynamic solution finder, always working behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought up to the Executive team. I am an organised individual who can define, plan, and drive the agenda for the leadership team, balancing strategy, business, and culture topics.

Furthermore, my experience in leading annual strategic planning meetings and creating and updating dashboards for reviewing key performance indicators has given me a strong foundation in strategic planning and leadership. I have also learned to build bridges, not barriers, and I am a self-starter who is comfortable managing changing needs, competing priorities, and the pressure to react accordingly.

As a Paralegal/ trainee, I am excited to bring my skills and experience to the legal industry. I am eager to learn from experienced solicitors and gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment. I am confident that my experience as an Executive Assistant has given me the skills necessary to excel in this role, and I am eager to put them to use.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further.

Sincerely,

Aurelia Lixandru 

Executive Assistant and Department Business Analyst - Innovation                           March 2022 – Present 

Highly visible role that reaches across the wider business. 

• Primary point of contact for department Chair´s office to colleagues and clients
• Categorising business priorities and judging conflicting time demands and delegate as appropriate
• Advising new associates and trainees on time recording by providing examples 
• Issuing retainer letters, completing client engagement letters and reviewing NDAs  
• Ensuring risk and compliance requirements are met for new clients
• Checking all AML details are accurate and up to date 
• Full management of billing guides and invoices, credit notes etc 
• Matter opening and CDD checks 
• Working on department strategy with the department Chair 
• Budget management and tracking 
• Organise and attend monthly reporting meetings 
• Full management of department reports 
• Supporting the department chair in various projects 
• Ensuring the department chair is fully briefed for meetings when required, by collating information (and input from others), taking minutes where needed, and ensuring all follow-up points are clearly communicated, tracked and actioned.
• Line management of department Solicitor Apprentice 
• Collating department data and influencing change 
• Advising on best practice 

University of Westminster –   Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours in Law, 2.1, 2019 – 2022