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SEN Tribunal Officer
Posted Today by Sellick Partnership
£65 Per hour
Inside
Remote
Merseyside
Summary: Sellick Partnership is seeking a SEN Tribunal Officer/Education Lawyer for a locum position with a local authority in the North West, focusing on managing a backlog of SEN tribunals. The role requires experience in tribunal work and SEN matters, with the potential for extension beyond six months. Candidates should be prepared to handle a substantial caseload and represent the local authority at hearings. Full-time availability is preferred, but part-time candidates will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN admission appeals, with minimum supervision
- Independently fulfil all functions involved with SEND First-tier Tribunals
- Representing the Local Authority at hearings
- Handle a substantial caseload, often working to strict deadlines and on short notice
Key Skills:
- Experience in SEN tribunal work
- Knowledge of SEN matters
- Ability to manage complex cases
- Strong representation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Salary (Rate): £65 per hour
City: Merseyside
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
SEN Tribunal Officer /Education Lawyer
North West
Remote
£50-65
6 months +
Sellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a SEN tribunal officer/ Education Lawyer to join a well respected local authority in the North West on a locum basis 6 months, with a likihood of it being extended beyond that. This role is to manage a backlog of SEN tribunals so experience in tribunals is preferred.
The authority have seen a huge rise in SEN work, so someone with experience in SEN matters that would be able to hit the ground running is desirable. Responsibilities of the SEN tribunal officer/ Education Lawyer are including but not limited to:
- Managing a caseload of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN admission appeals, with minimum supervision
- Independently fulfil all functions involved with SEND First-tier Tribunals
- Representing the Local Authority at hearings
- You must be able to handle a substantial caseload, often working to strict deadlines and on short notice
The successful SEN tribunal officer/ Education Lawyer will ideally be able to undertake this role on a full-time basis, however candidates seeking a part-time working pattern will be considered.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Emily Hawkworth in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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