Locum Education Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is assisting a well-regarded London Borough Council in recruiting a locum Education Lawyer. The role involves advising on education and SEN matters from the start and managing tribunal caseloads. Private practice candidates with strong SEN experience are encouraged, with LA experience advantageous.

The position is full-time with attendance at the London office once or twice a week. The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a competitive hourly

Qualifications

• Experience advising on education and SEN matters.
• Experience handling tribunal cases.
• Experience drafting and submitting responses.

Responsibilities

• Advise on education and SEN matters from the outset.
• Hold a caseload of tribunal cases.
• Draft and submit case responses.

Skills

Education Law

SEN Experience

Local Authority Experience

Job description

Sellick Partnership are excited to be working with a well-respected London Borough Council to recruit a locum Education Lawyer.

Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Education Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive team.

The main duties of the role will include advising on education and SEN matters from the beginning, holding a caseload of tribunal cases, drafting and submitting case responses. The client is happy to consider Education Lawyer candidates from a private practice background with strong SEN experience, however previous local authority experience is highly advantageous.

This position is a full-time role and the successful Education Lawyer will need to be able to attend the office in London once or twice a week.

The successful Education Lawyer will benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate
• Joining a friendly team in a well-regarded Council

Our client is ideally looking for candidate who is able to join the team as soon as possible and hit the ground running.

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