Assistant Education Lawyer

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

Job summary

A respected Local Authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Education Lawyer for a remote role. You will handle SEN cases from start to finish, prepare necessary documentation, and represent the Council at hearings. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with strong knowledge of education law and SEN legislation. The position offers flexible hours, hybrid working, and rates of £40–£45 per hour umbrella. This is a 3-month contract with weekly payments and the potential for referral bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) required for litigation and representation.
• Strong knowledge of education law and SEN legislation needed.
• Experience in a Local Authority SEN legal team preferred.

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 according to statutory processes.

Skills

Strong expertise in education law and SEN legislation

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Experience within a Local Authority SEN legal team

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a respected Local Authority, based in Devon, which is seeking an experienced Assistant Education Lawyer to undertake the full responsibilities of the Senior SEN Tribunal Officer role. This position is central to ensuring the council meets its statutory duties in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) for children and young people aged 0–25.

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.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

If this Education Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).