Position: Locum Education/SEN Lawyer
Organisation: Local Authority based in the East Midlands
Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full Time, may be able to consider 4 days
Working Arrangement: Fully Remote working can be considered for this position
Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella
 
Duties may include:

• Advising senior officers and councillors on complex SEN/ Education Law matters
• 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
• Receiving expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/ guardians

 
 
Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Amelia Thomas via phone or email for further information:
 
midlandslegal@venngroup.com
07441916435
 
Job Reference:  J89156
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.