Lawyer - SEND Tribunals

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; South Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lawyer to provide legal advice on special educational needs. This remote role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in managing SEND Tribunal appeals. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, ensuring effective support for clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in special educational needs and managing SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on special educational needs.
• Manage a varied caseload of SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Advocate in case management hearings and final hearings.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Lawyer with a “can do” approach to provide legal advice and support on all aspects of special educational needs, including but not limited to decision making, policy, and procedure. This is a remote role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:00.

You will need:

1. Good technical knowledge
2. Experience in special educational needs and the ability to manage a varied caseload of SEND Tribunal appeals, including advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the First Tier SEND Tribunal, with minimal supervision.
3. Organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision while being a valuable team player.
4. Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with clients.