Education Solicitor
Posted 1 week ago by James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
£60 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
North West, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Education Solicitor involves joining a Local Authority's team on a minimum 3-month locum contract, focusing on managing a caseload of SEN Tribunal matters. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and requires extensive knowledge of education law. Candidates must have recent experience in local government and be prepared to provide specialist legal advice and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of SEN Tribunal matters, including appeals relating to EHCPs, placements, and provision disputes
- Providing specialist legal advice on a broad range of education law matters
- Preparing cases for Tribunal hearings, including drafting pleadings and legal submissions
- Undertaking remote advocacy at SEND Tribunal hearings
- Advising clients and stakeholders on statutory duties, compliance, and developments in education law
Key Skills:
- Experience working in local government
- Extensive knowledge of education law
- Recent experience in a similar role
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: North West
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
We are currently partnering with a Local Authority who are recruiting for an Education Solicitor to join their growing team on a 3 month (minimum) locum contract . This is a full-time (37 hours per week) position with a negotiable hourly rate (circa £50 - £60 p/hour UMB ) and the start date is subject to notice. If a candidate is able to attend office, that will be advantageous, but they are able to consider fully remote options.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing a caseload of SEN Tribunal matters, including appeals relating to EHCPs, placements, and provision disputes
- Providing specialist legal advice on a broad range of education law matters
- Preparing cases for Tribunal hearings, including drafting pleadings and legal submissions
- Undertaking remote advocacy at SEND Tribunal hearings
- Advising clients and stakeholders on statutory duties, compliance, and developments in education law
Requirements:
- Experience working in local government
- Extensive knowledge of education law
Working hours: 37 hours per week Will consider part-time options Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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