Education Solicitor - Birmingham

Chadwick Nott; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Education Solicitor to manage a caseload of complex education matters. You will support junior colleagues and engage with clients, charities, and education organizations. The ideal candidate is proficient in education law, capable of working independently, and committed to achieving justice for vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in education law, public law/community care knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to support vulnerable clients effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for achieving justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of complex education matters.
• Support junior colleagues and review case files.
• Build strong relationships with clients and educational organizations.

Skills

Experience in education law

Confidence to work independently

Strong communication skills

Resilience and empathy

Job description

Education Solicitor - Birmingham

Fantastic opportunity for an Education Solicitor to join this leading national firm.

You will manage your own caseload, support junior colleagues, and work on matters that genuinely change lives.

The Opportunity

Running a caseload of complex education matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals

Advising on a wide range of education law issues such as:

• School admissions, exclusions & disability discrimination cases
• Complaints against local authorities & schools
• Judicial Reviews & UTT appeals
• Advice to schools/colleges on safeguarding and education law
• EHCP health checks & SEN strategy advice
• Community care law linked to education matters

Supervising junior colleagues and reviewing case files

Building strong relationships with clients, charities, and education organisations

Writing and delivering training, seminars, and articles

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in education law (public law/community care knowledge an advantage)
• Confidence to work independently on issued cases
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to support vulnerable clients
• Strong communication skills and a passion for achieving justice

For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott:

0121 200 5578 dl

07921 001235

[e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.