Special Educational Needs Solicitor — Hybrid (Reading)

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyes Turner in Reading is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs Solicitor to join on a hybrid basis. You will manage a caseload of SEN matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals, while supporting the wider team on complex cases.

You will advise on EHCPs and related SEN issues, draft grounds of appeal, witness statements, and bundles for Tribunal proceedings, liaising with authorities, schools, and experts.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in Special Educational Needs law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEN matters including SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Deal with new enquiries and provide initial legal guidance to prospective clients.
• Advise clients on EHCPs, appeals and related SEN issues.
• Draft Grounds of Appeal, witness statements and other legal documentation.
• Prepare appeal bundles and supporting evidence for Tribunal proceedings.
• Proof EHCPs and prepare Working Documents.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, schools, experts and the SEND Tribunal.
• Instruct and liaise with experts, including arranging assessments and managing expert evidence.
• Request and review SAR records from schools and local authorities.
• Draft correspondence to clients, schools, local authorities and experts.
• Prepare schedules of documents for appeals and expert review.
• Manage client finances, costs budgets and expert fees.
• Assist with marketing initiatives and events to help promote Boyes Turner as a brand.
• Write articles and legal updates for the company website.
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Undertake legal research as required.
• Ensure all work is maintained at a high level of quality to promote the reputation of the firm.

Skills

SEN law experience

SEND Tribunal appeals

Drafting & advocacy

Independent working

Verbal & written comms

Client care

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office

Excel

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Boyes Turner in Reading is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs Solicitor to join on a hybrid basis. You will manage a caseload of SEN matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals, while supporting the wider team on complex cases.

You will advise on EHCPs and related SEN issues, draft grounds of appeal, witness statements, and bundles for Tribunal proceedings, liaising with authorities, schools, and experts.