Solicitor – Education, SEN

Jobtailor; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a newly qualified Education Law solicitor (PQE up to 4 years) to handle SEN cases, admissions appeals, exclusions, and university disputes, with advocacy duties in Education Law.

You will liaise with clients, schools, experts, local authorities and the Tribunal/Court Service, manage files and deadlines, and develop drafting and advocacy skills. Full training will be provided if you have limited Education Law experience.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified to 4 years PQE in Education Law
• Interest in Education Law
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Full training can be provided if no prior Education Law experience
• Ability to work on own initiative and to strict deadlines
• Methodical planning and organisation skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Confidence dealing with clients in a caring and professional manner
• Strong drafting skills and ability to understand complex points of law
• Desire to develop advocacy skills
• IT literacy and good typing skills
• Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and a Case Management System
• Must adhere to the Law Society’s expected professional standards and etiquette

Responsibilities

• Undertake work in any area of Education Law with focus on SEN cases
• Handle admission appeals, school exclusions, school complaints, transport matters, and university disputes
• Liaise with clients, schools, experts, local authorities, and the Tribunal/Court Service
• Manage files day-to-day in line with quality standards and Lexcel compliance
• Undertake advocacy in Education Law cases
• Comply with firm policies, procedures and training
• Adhere to Law Society standards and etiquette
• Draft documents and manage files to meet Tribunal deadlines
• Save and maintain client information in Case Management System
• Work independently and as part of a busy team
• Deal with clients in a caring and professional manner by telephone and in person

Skills

Education Law

Advocacy

Drafting

File Management

Case Management

SEN Cases

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research

Tribunal Procedures

Admission Appeals

School Exclusions

Time Management

Client Management

Education

PQE (Post Qualification Experience)

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Undertake work in any area of Education Law handled by the firm, with a particular focus on SEN cases within and outside the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
• Handle admission appeals, school exclusions, school complaints, home to school transport matters, and university disputes
• Liaise with clients, schools, experts, local authorities, and the Tribunal/Court Service
• Manage files day-to-day in accordance with the firm’s quality standards, Lexcel compliance, and regulatory rules
• Undertake advocacy in Education Law cases
• Comply with the firm’s policies, procedures, and training requirements
• Adhere to the standards of behaviour and professional etiquette expected by the Law Society
• Draft documents and manage files and diaries to meet Tribunal deadlines and limitation dates
• Save and maintain client information and documentation in the firm’s Case Management System
• Work independently and as part of a busy team, prioritising tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Deal with clients in a caring and professional manner by telephone and in person

Requirements

• Newly qualified to 4 years PQE
• Interest in Education Law
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Previous Education Law experience is desirable but not required; applicants without experience will be considered and full training can be provided
• Ability to work on own initiative and to strict deadlines
• Methodical planning and organisation skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure
• Confidence dealing with clients in a caring and professional manner, by telephone and in person
• Strong drafting skills and ability to understand complex points of law
• Desire to develop advocacy skills
• IT literacy and good typing skills
• Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and a Case Management System
• Must adhere to the Law Society’s expected professional standards and etiquette

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Education Law, particularly in Special Educational Needs cases, with strong advocacy, drafting, and organizational skills. Proficient in managing client interactions and adhering to professional standards set by the Law Society.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Education Law Expertise
• Advocacy Skills
• Strong Drafting Skills
• Client Management
• Time Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Education Law
• Drafting
• File Management
• Case Management
• SEN Cases
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Research
• Tribunal Procedures
• Admission Appeals
• School Exclusions

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Caring Client Interaction
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• PQE (Post Qualification Experience)

Industry Keywords

• Lexcel Compliance
• Law Society Standards
• Education Law
• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• Tribunal/Court Service

Tools & Technologies

• Case Management System
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook