Job Description
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SEN Lawyer
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Salary: £44,290 - £50,240 D
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Hybrid working
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Location: Offices across the East of England
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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.
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* Manage a caseload of complex cases of SEN Tribunal cases
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* Undertake remote advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and will instruct counsel where appropriate
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* 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
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* Provide advice to clients in relation to educational change
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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.
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Role requirements:
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX qualified lawyer with previous experience in advising on SEN and wider Educational matters.
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This is a hybrid working role with office presence required twice a week. Offices are located across the East of England with flexibility as to office base.
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Benefits:
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* Local Government Pension Scheme
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* Flexible working including flexi hours and hybrid working
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* Family friendly policies to include maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
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* Employee Assistance Program
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* Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service (plus public holidays). With the option to purchase more.
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For more information or a confidential chat please contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office or apply to be considered!!
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