Education Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the legal sector is seeking an experienced Locum Education Lawyer for a 3-month contract in London. The role involves managing SEN cases, providing legal advice, and attending SEND tribunals. Candidates must have a current practising certificate and relevant experience in education law. This position offers flexibility in office attendance and competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with a current practising certificate.
• Experience managing a caseload of SEN cases.
• Knowledgeable in education law and tribunal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEN cases.
• Advise on education law.
• Attend SEND tribunals as required.

Skills

Experience in education law

Managing SEN cases

Working on SEND tribunals

Education

Current practising certificate (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx)

Job description

Overview

Locum Education Lawyer

London Local Authority

3 month+ locum contract

£45 - £55 per hour (depending on experience)

A well-known London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Education Lawyer to join them on a locum basis.

The Education Lawyer will join the London Council on an initial 3-month locum contract, with the likelihood of being extended long-term on a rolling basis. Office attendance is usually required once per fortnight, however this can be negotiated. Tribunal attendance is however required as and when it comes up.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEN cases
• Advise on education law
• Work on SEND tribunals
• Experience in associated guidance is preferable
• Office attendance once per fortnight (negotiable); tribunal attendance as required

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and hold a current practising certificate (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx)

Contract details  /nbsp;Start

This will be a great opportunity for a determined Education Lawyer to capitalise on their expertise, work independently, and take on a varied and interesting caseload.

Our client is seeking to fill this locum Education Lawyer role as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks\' notice. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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