Education locum lawyer

We are working with a Local Authority in the Midlands Region looking for an experienced Education Lawyer to join their department for an initial 3-month period. The successful candidate must be UK qualified and have upwards of 12 months’ experience dealing with the following: Dealing with matters relating to the council’s SEN related functions.

To manage a case load of complex cases, comprising SEN Tribunal cases.

Advocacy experience is desirable. Pay rate is between £40-55 per hour. This is a full – time position with the council operating a hybrid working environment. Previous Education legal experience in a local authority setting is essential. The local authority is looking for a candidate to start as soon as possible.

Due to the urgent nature of the role, we are looking to speak to candidates available on no more than 2 weeks’ notice.

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