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Senior Paralegal - Special Educational Needs

Senior Paralegal - Special Educational Needs

Clear IT Recruitment LimitedReading, Berkshire, UK
16 days ago
Salary
£30,000.00–£45,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join my clients Special Educational Needs team on a hybrid basis in their Reading offices.

Role & Responsibilities :

  • Manage new enquiries, client finances, budgets, and experts’ fees.
  • Maintain databases and client records.
  • Make client and third-party calls on behalf of senior fee earners.
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, schools, and the Tribunal.
  • Request SAR records from schools and local authorities.
  • Draft court forms, Grounds of Appeal, and client correspondence.
  • Prepare bundles, schedules of documents, and working documents for EHCPs.
  • Research, contact, and arrange expert assessments.
  • Handle post-registration appeal steps and draft instructions to experts.
  • Write articles for the company website and assist with research.
  • Ensure high-quality work to uphold the firm’s reputation.

Skills, Attributes & Experience :

  • Experience working within a legal environment in SEN law.
  • Ability to work unsupervised within scope of instructions / protocols from senior fee earners.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Excellent IT skills plus good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets). Benefits...