Job Description SEN Education Locum
100% REMOTE WORKING!
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for an experienced Education Lawyer to pick up a caseload of SEN matters alongside some advisory and policy work.
The successful applicant will:
Manage a caseload of complex cases of SEN Tribunal cases
Undertake remote advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and will instruct counsel where appropriate
Act as point of contact on a variety of cases, to include taking instructions and providing advice, carrying out legal research, preparing applications, drafting of documents, instruction expert witnesses and attending meetings
Mentor and support the development of junior members of the team
Provide advice to clients in relation to educational change
In return you will join a cohesive and successful team of paralegals and lawyers. The role is well supported with the support of experienced paralegals.
Role requirements:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX qualified lawyer with previous experience in advising on SEN and wider Educational matters.
This is a long term role of 12 months +
There is scope for the successful applicant to step into a management position during the cours...