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Locum SEN/Education Lawyer
- Location United Kingdom
- Job type Locum
- Salary £60 - 65 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J93809
Locum SEN / Education Lawyer
3–6 Months+ | Remote Working | Midlands
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Locum SEN/Education Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Midlands. This is a flexible, remote working role. The position offers a highly competitive hourly rate and strong potential for extension.
The Authority are ideally looking for a start date between mid-March and April, and so are happy to consider candidates with a longer notice period. If you’re currently in a permanent role and exploring a locum opportunity, this could be an excellent fit for you.
The Position:
- Contract Length: 3 months + with strong potential for extension
- Working Pattern: Full-time preferred (part-time considered for suitably experienced candidates)
- Location: Midlands
- Working Arrangement: Remote working
- Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella), dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a varied and interesting SEN/Education caseload on behalf of the Local Authority, including but not limited to:
- Dealing with all aspects of appeals to the SEND Tribunal, which includes drafting responses to appeals, instructing expert witnesses and conducting advocacy
- Assisting with any other Education or SEND matters
- 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
- Organising and attending Case Management and Pre-Tribunal meetings
- Represent clients at court, SEND tribunal, meetings or panels
- Providing expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/ guardians
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with practice rights of audience and practice rights to conduct litigation qualifications for Chartered Legal Executive
- Demonstrable experience in Education/SEN, ideally within a Local Authority setting
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible working with no office attendance or court attendance
- Varied and interesting caseload
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Locum SEN / Education Lawyer position or would like to hear about more locum opportunities we are working on, please apply online or contact Sam Cox or Timothea Nash directly for a confidential discussion.
scoxvenngroup.com
tnash@venngroup.com
07441 916435