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Lawyer - SEN
PR/003537_1746542299
Posted: 06/05/2025
- £44290 - £50240 per annum + local government pension scheme
- East of England
- Permanent
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
SEN Lawyer
Salary: £44,290 - £50,240 D.O.E
Hybrid working
Location: Offices across the East of England
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for an experienced Education Lawyer to pick up a caseload of SEN matters alongside some advisory and policy work.
The successful applicant will:
- Manage a caseload of complex cases of SEN Tribunal cases
- Undertake remote advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and will instruct counsel where appropriate
- Act as point of contact on a variety of cases, to include taking instructions and providing advice, carrying out legal research, preparing applications, drafting of documents, instruction expert witnesses and attending meetings
- Provide advice to clients in relation to educational change
In return you will join a cohesive and successful team of paralegals and lawyers. The role is well supported with the support of experienced paralegals.
Role requirements:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX qualified lawyer with previous experience in advising on SEN and wider Educational matters.
This is a hybrid working role with office presence required twice a week. Offices are located across the East of England with flexibility as to office base.
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working including flexi hours and hybrid working
- Family friendly policies to include maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service (plus public holidays). With the option to purchase more.
For more information or a confidential chat please contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office or apply to be considered!!
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Natalie Ferguson
Business Manager