Responsibilities
* Manage own caseload of 1st Tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care) Cases
* Education Law Judicial Review Claims
* Education Law Advice
* Assist other members of the team with Delivery of Training
* Conduct legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals, including advocacy
* Attend off-site visits and meetings, such as Court Hearings, clients' offices etc
* Assist the team and wider department with the development of the regulatory practice
* Carry out and attend marketing and business development activities and events
* Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPI are adhered to
* Comply with relevant policies and procedures
* Work in accordance with Weightmans' values
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
Qualifications
You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
* Solicitor or associate, experienced in Education law either in-house or in private practice
* Experience of conducting advocacy (desired but not essential)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Flexible approach
Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2026, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.
Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.
Benefits
* 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time / Partners differ)
* Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment
* Healthcare cover/ Medicash
* Pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary
* Interest free travel loan scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
* Discounted gym membership Discounted dental scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme
* There are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.
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