Education Solicitor Grade 9 £48,226 - £52,413 Pro rata Part time - 0.6 of Full time Interview Date: 27 April 2026 Join our Team Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children. About the role Together for Children’s Education Directorate is looking for a Prosecution Solicitor to oversee statutory school attendance enforcement and decide on the use of legal powers to improve attendance. Previous local government experience is not required; what matters most is your commitment to delivering high-quality legal service. After all possible measures have been taken to assist schools and families in improving attendance, it may be necessary to implement legal interventions such as Fixed Penalty Notices, parenting orders, Education Supervision Orders, or School Attendance Orders. In this role, you will be responsible for determining the most suitable course of legal action and ensuring its execution. Collaborating with Attendance Officers, schools, and other stakeholders, you will prepare and present cases in court for prosecution. A strong interest in education law is essential. The role demands excellent organisational, time management, and case management skills. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We want you to apply if you: Are a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (with litigation advocacy rights). Have a valid, current practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to legally practise. Have the ability to attend various courts across the North East Region Contact Ronnie.Lynn@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion. Why work with us? Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community. Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause. Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements. Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment. Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes. Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards · What our team think: About Us We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran. Are you ready to make a difference?