SEND Lawyer (REMOTE/HYBRID)

Essential Employment; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment service is seeking a SEND Lawyer for a remote position. This role involves providing high-quality legal services in Special Educational Needs law and representing clients in court. Ideal candidates will have experience in advocacy and education law. The position offers a flexible working environment with competitive pay, emphasizing the importance of high-quality support and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs law.
• Ability to represent clients in court.
• Strong analytical and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in Special Educational Needs law.
• Maintain knowledge of Education law.
• Participate in meetings and represent clients.

Skills

High-quality legal service

Advocacy

Knowledge in Education law

Job description

SEND Lawyer (REMOTE/HYBRID) needed in Gloucester, £43.12ph PAYE - Reference: 5274030

This role can be 100% remote. The exact working days and times can be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process. Ideally, candidates should be prepared to work on at least one of the more challenging days, such as Monday or Friday.

As a member of the Legal Team, you will provide high-quality legal services in the areas of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Law and Education Law.

1. Be a lead in providing high-quality legal services in Special Educational Needs law.
2. Maintain knowledge in Education law.
3. Undertake advocacy and represent clients in court.
4. Represent Legal Services, the Client, and external clients in meetings, including committee and member meetings, inquiries, working groups, and discussions with other legal practitioners as required.
5. Contribute to the development and delivery of legal services.
6. Exhibit behaviors aligned with the Client’s People Strategy.
7. Support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services Business Partner in team management.
8. Handle sensitive issues with tact and confidentiality.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply on our website with your CV, or email your CV to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All roles may be subject to pre-employment checks, including references. Please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of applications, we may not respond to all unsuccessful candidates. However, we will contact those moving forward in the process.

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