SEN Education Specialist

We are working with a Local Authority in the Oxfordshire region looking for a permanent SEN Education Specialist Solicitor from upwards 1+ PQE to join their department.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to achieve a genuine work /life balance whilst doing challenging and interesting work.

The role offers a salary of £43,421 – £54,702 (DOE) and an excellent benefits package. This is a full – time position with the council operating on a flexible working environment.

About the position:

SEN Education Lawyers are expected to undertake the following duties:

• Provide legal advice in relation to SEN Education law adhering to the Legal Services Core Competencies Framework
• To manage and provide advice on your own caseload of varied complex matters with minimal supervision
• To act as a senior and specialist legal advisor and support a significant portfolio of work which directly delivers on the Council’s key priorities and areas of risk
• To Undertake complex proceedings on behalf of the council with minimal supervision including complex advocacy work
• To deputise for the Senior Lawyers and support junior legal colleagues in their work if required
• Work closely with Elected Members and Directorate and Corporate teams as required to provide strategic support

About you:

The successful SEN Education Lawyer will be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate. Good knowledge of both mainstream and SEN education law and practices are essential. You will be ambitious, a team player, driven by delivering a high-quality service, and have a positive attitude towards building relationships with social workers and your wider team. It is important that anyone joining the council is committed to this area of law and has a genuine enthusiasm for the work. The ability to work under pressure is imperative, be self-motivated, and able to work to deadlines.

The Council value delivering a great service to their clients and those employed by the council must demonstrate the ability to take responsibility, be kind, always willing to learn and exhibit equality and integrity in all their actions.

Previous SEN education local authority experience is desirable. You will also need to be comfortable undertaking some advocacy.

To register your interest in the role, please send your updated CV to mmusoke@lawabsolute.com

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