Locum SEN Lawyer Advocate

Locum SEN Lawyer Advocate – 3-6 Months + – Remote Working – up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Home Counties 

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum SEN Lawyer Advocate to join an excellent Local Authority in the Home Counties area. This assignment will be for an initial period of at least 3-6 months and issubject to possible extension thereafter.  

The role will be performed on a remote working basis and the Authority are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will be considered. 

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with Local Government experience with solid understanding of a wide range of Education and SEND Tribunal matters.  

Duties and previous experience/knowledge needed includes: 

-        Primarily  dealing with  the  Advocacy and case management in SEN cases that we will be asked to do before the Tribunal

-        Knowledge of and ability to apply and interpret SEN and Education Law 

-        Experience in SEN Court Tribunal and procedures 

-        Knowledge of Local Government law, especially in relation to, Education law, Judicial Review and FOI/ DPA  

-        Experience of conducting case files, drafting pleadings and witness statements 

-        Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law 

An attractive hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.  

Please apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information. 

0121 616 0660 - midlandslegal@venngroup.com   

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates 

Locum SEN Lawyer Advocate – 3-6 Months + – Remote Working – up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Home Counties