Senior Associate

Purpose of job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic market leading and growing team dealing with prestigious clients and high quality work.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to carry out and supervise on Student Issues and Education Disputes work, especially in the area of Disability, SEN and SEND Tribunal work. Whilst this will be the main focus they should ideally cover a broad range of work across the Administrative and Public Law Disputes team contributing and supervising in their own right and providing assistance to the entire team.

In terms of wider team contribution and particularly as to Business Development and growth, the individual will have a focus on Bristol and the South West, Sevenoaks and the surrounding counties and London but will work with and support the team in its wider BD who in turn will support and work with you.

Accountabilities

• Running and managing files and delegating to and supervising junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals as appropriate.
• SEN advice and SEND Tribunal cases including advocacy where appropriate.
• High Court Litigation as well as Mediation. Advocacy, where appropriate.
• Providing strategic advice.
• Supporting the Team on larger and more complex matters.
• Interacting directly with clients and managing their expectations.
• Managing Budgets and Fees.
• Business Development, Marketing and Networking.

Qualifications / Experience

Equal opportunities

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.

Benefits

One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts we are appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. A competitive salary and benefits package is given but you can also expect a great team and supportive colleagues, a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, a programme of wellbeing and mental health support and structured career development and study support.