Assistant Education Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking an Assistant Education Lawyer to manage SEN caseloads, prepare cases, and represent the Council at hearings. This role requires a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, with strong expertise in education law and ideally experience within a Local Authority SEN legal team. The position offers hybrid/remote working arrangements, flexible hours, and competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid / remote working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive is essential due to litigation and representation requirements.
• Strong expertise in education law and SEN legislation.
• Ideally someone with working experience within a Local Authority SEN legal team.

Responsibilities

• Handle an SEN caseload from start to completion.
• Prepare cases and represent the Council at SENDIST hearings.
• Maintain systems supporting statutory SEN appeal processes.
• Represent the Authority at mediation while adhering to statutory processes.

Skills

Strong expertise in education law and SEN legislation

Ability to handle SEN caseloads

Representation at hearings

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX)

Job description

Role

Assistant Education Lawyer

Location

Devon – remote

Umbrella Rate

£40 - £45ph

PAYE Inc. Rate

£35.40 - £39.75ph

Contract Length

3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Handle an SEN caseload from start to completion.
• Prepare cases, coordinate documentation, and represent the Council at SENDIST hearings.
• Maintain and update systems supporting statutory SEN appeal processes.
• Represent the Authority at mediation whilst adhering to statutory processes.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) – essential due to litigation and representation requirements.
• Strong expertise in education law and SEN legislation.
• Ideally someone with working experience within a Local Authority SEN legal team.

Benefits

• Hybrid / remote working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

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