Education/SEN Lawyer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Wales; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Education/SEN lawyer for a rolling 6-month contract to start ASAP. The role involves attending irregular court hearings and managing a diverse caseload, primarily working remotely. Applicants should have at least 3 years PQE and experience with SEN appeals and tribunals. This position offers flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Experience with SEN appeals, exclusions, and tribunals.
• Ability to handle s4441s and JRs.

Responsibilities

• Attend irregular court hearings as required.
• Manage a caseload supporting remote work.

Skills

SEN appeals experience

Independent court hearings

Diverse caseload management

Autonomous working

Local authority experience

Job description

Overview

Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority based in Wales who are seeking to hire an Education/SEN lawyer on a rolling contract for 6 months to start ASAP. The position would require someone to attend irregular court hearings, aside from that the post can be worked on a fully remote basis.

Responsibilities

• Attend irregular court hearings as required.
• Manage a caseload in a role that supports remote working where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Previous experience with SEN appeals, exclusions, tribunals.
• Ability to hold a diverse caseload including s4441s and JRs.
• Experience conducting non-contested hearings.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a small team.
• Prior local authority experience is preferable, though not essential.

How to apply

If this position is of interest to yourself (or someone you know) then contact David Harrop by phone on (phone number removed), or reach out to me on LinkedIn.

EEO statement

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.