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Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Education
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
230fa9423778
Job Views:
30
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd) is regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority and was founded in 1998, headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients.” A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, with a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for our work.
Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021, we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years, we have received numerous awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019, and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.
We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities and are always interested in receiving applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm and are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.
Education Law Department Background:
Education law can be very complex and difficult to navigate. Our specialist advisors offer comprehensive legal advice and support, as well as one-off urgent legal advice to deal with immediate crises and associated social care issues.
The department works with guardians and parents to find the right solutions for their children to ensure they receive the education and educational support appropriate for them. This includes assisting children who have been unfairly excluded from school or college, providing valuable advice and assistance throughout the process. We also advise and assist institutions and individuals on Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, health and safety, parental disputes, and safeguarding. We are dedicated to our clients and support family members and advocates in educational and social needs.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Report directly to the Department Director
* Maintain a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive understanding of clients’ needs
* Responsible for all aspects of Education Law matters, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members when appropriate
* Assist with Education Law matters including Special Education Needs (SEN), School admission appeals, and some adult social care issues
* Handle Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, health and safety, parental disputes, and safeguarding
* Manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
* Maintain accurate time costing procedures
* Ensure compliance with file management
Key Skills Required:
* Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
* Committed team player who adapts well to new challenges
* Previous supervisory experience and ability to meet key performance indicators
* Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to handle client matters sensitively
* Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the company and generate new business
* Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
* Clear understanding and application of Education Law, specifically Special Education Needs (SEN) and School admission appeals
* Essential that candidates have previous experience in education and adult social services
* Excellent IT skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management
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