SEND Tribunal Lawyer

SEND Tribunal Lawyer

South Yorkshire Local Authority
Rate: £55-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months initially

FULLY REMOTE

A local authority based in South Yorkshire has reached out to us to help them find an experienced SEND Lawyer. As part of a strong and cohesive team, the successful candidate will work on a caseload of complex Special Educational Needs and education matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a case load of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN Tribunal cases, with minimum supervision.
• Undertake advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in first tier and second tier SEND Tribunal and to instruct counsel as appropriate.
• Act as a point of contact on a variety of cases, including, taking instructions, giving advice, carrying out research, preparing applications, drafting documents and liaising with witnesses.
• Attend client liaison meetings to discuss ongoing cases, providing reassurance of a high-quality service and protecting their best interests.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
• Experience working in education/public law or in a complimentary area where your skills are transferrable.
• Time management skills with the ability to take a diligent and methodical approach to planning work and prioritising tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in order to build strong relationships with clients.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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