Education Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in local government seeks an Education Lawyer to join their supportive legal team. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to work on education law, particularly in SEN matters, while providing training and support for professional growth. The position allows for hybrid working, requiring office attendance twice a week, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility. Candidates from various backgrounds are encouraged to apply, whether from local government or private practice. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your legal career.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Training and support

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in education law, especially SEN matters.
• Open to newly qualified candidates with relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Advise on education and SEN matters.
• Manage a caseload of tribunal cases.
• Draft and submit case responses.

Skills

Education Law

SEN (Special Educational Needs)

Court Work

Education

Law Degree

Training Contract

Job description

Education Lawyer

London Borough Council

12 month fixed term contract

Hybrid working arrangement

£47,500 - £56,000 per annum DOE

Sellick Partnership are excited to be working with a well-respected London Borough Council to recruit an Education Lawyer to join their Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has some working knowledge of SEN and is looking to expand on their expertise, as our client is happy to look at varying levels of experience.

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Education Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive team. The ideal Education Lawyer will have some experience of education law, in particular SEN matters. Our client is also open to considering newly qualified candidates who have undertaken some education work as part of their training contract.

The main duties of the role will include:

1. Advising on education and SEN matters
2. Holding a caseload of tribunal cases
3. Drafting and submitting case responses

Our client is happy to consider Education Lawyers from local government, private practice, or other backgrounds, as long as they can demonstrate some working experience of Education Law. Experience of court work would be highly beneficial.

This successful Education Lawyer must be able to attend the office in London twice a week, and attend Court as and when required. Part-time applicants will also be considered. Our client is happy to provide training and support.

The successful Education Lawyer will benefit from:

• Hybrid working
• Training and support
• Competitive salary
• Joining a friendly team in a well-regarded Council

Our client is ideally looking for an Education Lawyer to join the team as soon as possible, therefore we encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing.

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