Education Lawyer

We are working with a Local Authority in the Berkshire 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, with minimum supervision.
• Advocacy experience is desirable

Pay rate is between £40-55 per hour.

This is a full – time position with the council operating within a flexible 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.

To register your interest in the role, please send your updated CV to [email protected]

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