At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle SEND matters and provide legal advice while managing a varied caseload.
- Company: Join a local authority in East Anglia with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in SEND law and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
LAW Absolute are working with a local authority based in East Anglia who are currently seeking an experienced SEND Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum assignment, with a strong likelihood of extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a local government lawyer who can join the team and hit the ground running from day one.
Key Details Full-time assignment Remote working, with attendance in the office once per month for team meetings Remote advocacy at court hearings required, except for final hearings Initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension Applicants must: Have substantial experience handling the full range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) matters Be capable of managing a full and varied SEND caseload independently Provide legal advice across all areas of SEND work, including Tribunal matters Be confident undertaking advocacy at remote hearings Require minimal supervision and be able to integrate quickly into an established team We are keen to hear from qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Fellow Legal Executives with a strong SEND background within local government or the public sector.
Please only apply if you have significant SEND experience and can demonstrate the ability to manage a full caseload autonomously from the outset.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
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