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SENEducation LawyerCivic Recruitment Limited • Northallerton, England, UK
SENEducation Lawyer

SENEducation Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited • Northallerton, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

3 month Contract With A local Authority


Job Purpose

To provide expert legal advice and representation on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and education law matters supporting the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities. The postholder will manage a varied caseload provide clear and practical legal advice to client departments and represent the Council in tribunals court proceedings and other legal forums where required.




Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of SEN and education law matters ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and within statutory timescales.
  • Provide specialist legal advice to Council officers on SEN legislation education law and related statutory duties.
  • Draft review and advise on legal documents agreements notices and correspondence.
  • Represent the Council in the First-tier Tribunal (SEND) judicial reviews court proceedings and other hearings where required.
  • Advise on Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) school admissions exclusions transport and other education-related legal matters.
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear advice on complex or emerging legal issues.
  • Work collaboratively with Education SEND Childrens Services and external legal professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with professional standards legislation and Council policies.
  • Support service improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of legal best practice within the team.


Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate (essential).
  • Significant experience in SEN and education law within a local government or public sector environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation education law and relevant statutory guidance.
  • Experience representing clients in the SEND Tribunal and other legal proceedings.
  • Excellent legal drafting research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide practical solution-focused legal advice on complex matters.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
  • Experience working collaboratively with Childrens Services Education and SEND teams.


Additional Information

  • Location: Fully Remote
  • Hours per Week: 37 hours
  • Pay: Bi-Weekly Payments



Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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