Lawyer

Remedy Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Sussex is seeking an interview Lawyer to provide legal advice on education matters. The role involves managing a mixed case load, including Special Educational Needs Tribunals and supporting schools in legal aspects. Candidates should possess strong communication skills in English and have the ability to work independently. This position requires in-office attendance once a month.

Qualifications

• Provide clear and balanced legal advice in education matters.
• Assess needs of clients independently.
• Communicate effectively in English with the public.

Responsibilities

• Run a mixed case load of Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals.
• Deliver training related to education law.
• Assist with school admission appeals and exclusions.

Job description

Overview

West Sussex County Council are looking for an interview Lawyer to join the council.

Role details

• Office Base – County Hall Chichester. Working arrangements – Attendance in office required once a month.
• Inside IR35.

Job Description

• Your primary focus will be to provide clear and balanced advice to the Learning Directorate in Children's Services and schools in West Sussex in relation to various education matters with minimal supervision.
• This will require assessment of the needs of clients and responsibility for decisions which may affect the future wellbeing and circumstances of individual clients and/or residents of West Sussex.
• You will run a mixed case load of Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals, advice to schools and academies, advice across Children\'s Services on education related matters, clerking school admission appeals and appeals in relation to exclusions and advice on data protection in schools and freedom of information related matters.
• You will also assist with delivering training in relation to these areas.
• There will be periodic requirements for lifting or carrying moderately heavy items such as case files.
• There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.