Employment Solicitor (Education / SEND) 1+PQE

Anakin Seal Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal is working with a Top 150 law firm in Greater Manchester to recruit an Employment Lawyer with 1+ PQE in litigation or ET to specialise in Education-related Employment matters.

You will manage a varied caseload in SEND Tribunal matters for claimants and discrimination claims for schools, providing expert advice from instruction to resolution. This is a rewarding role with potential to carve a niche in education law within a supportive, high-calibre team.

Qualifications

• 1+ PQE with litigation or ET experience in education law.
• Experience handling Special Educational Needs and Disability tribunal matters.
• Experience advising schools in discrimination matters is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Education Law matters, including SEND Tribunal cases.
• Advise clients on options, risks and case strategy.
• Prepare tribunal documents, statements and bundles.
• Represent clients before Education Tribunals where appropriate.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel as required.
• Deliver exceptional client care and maintain relationships.
• Support growth of the Education Law practice.

Skills

Education Law

SEND Tribunals

Litigation

Discrimination

Job description

If you're an Employment Lawyer In the Greater Manchester area with 1+ PQE with litigation or ET experience and want to make your mark working in a very rewarding specialist area of Employment within Special Educational Needs where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of clients and their families- working alongside a highly regarded individual in this field - and one of the largest discrimination practices in the country - then this could be for you! Superb opportunity to help build a specialist practice and carve a niche for yourself in the education / employment sector.

The Firm

Our client is a highly respected Top 150 law firm recognised for its commitment to both clients and employees. Named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for two years running and holding Investors in People Gold Accreditation, the firm offers an exceptional working environment where people are encouraged to thrive.

The Role

A passionate and enthusiastic Solicitor is required to join its respected Education Law team, working alongside a leading specialist and their experienced colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing and specialist area of law.

As an Education Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal matters on behalf of claimants, alongside discrimination claims acting for respondent schools. You will provide expert legal advice and representation, supporting clients throughout the tribunal process from initial instruction through to successful resolution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of Education Law matters.
• Advising clients on legal options, risks and case strategy.
• Preparing tribunal applications, witness statements, evidence bundles and other legal documentation.
• Representing clients before Education Tribunals where appropriate.
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel as required.
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the Education Law practice.