Locum SEN Paralegal

Locum SEN Paralegal – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £30 per hour – East Midlands

Position: Locum SEN Legal Officer

Organisation: East Midlands England based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working, office/court attendance on occasion

Hourly Rate: Up to £30 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling SEN matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Providing legal advice to the local authority and schools on Education Law matters such as school admissions and appeals, exclusions and reviews, home-to-school transport, and complaints
• Handling cases on topics such as ordinary residence, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, and deprivation of liberty applications
• Reviewing case papers and establishing the merits of cases and reviewing and complying with SENDIST Orders
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to progress appeals and with the legal department where they have been instructed

If you’re interested in this Locum SEN Paralegal position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information on:

Job Reference: J88919

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum SEN Legal Officer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £30 per hour – East Midlands