Senior Solicitor - Community Care/Education

Location
Leeds
Salary
£38000 - £55000 per annum
Posted
23 Sep 2019
Closes
21 Oct 2019
Ref
RC05785321
Contact
Ryan Cotton
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
10+, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Experienced Community Care/Education Senior Solicitor sought for a Lexcel accredited firm in West Yorkshire.

Our client, leading practice in Leeds, has been actively seeking a talented and driven Community Care/Education Senior Solicitor on a permanent, full-time basis. The right candidate may be offered a supervisor or deputy head position.

Responsibilities
• Providing legal advice
• Representing clients
• Special educational needs
• Disputes with universities, schools and education providers
• Appeals and tribunals
• Discrimination
• Student finance
• Bullying
• School transport
• Judicial review

The Candidate
• Solicitors with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE
• Previous experience in educational and community care matters gained within a reputable firm
• Excellent client care skills
• IT proficiency
• Excelling in time management

The Firm
Our client is a highly regarded and well-established practice, with a network of offices placed in key strategic locations across the UK. Recognising that excellent client care is at the heart of a successful practice, they have built a team of highly motivated, passionate staff who are committed to the provision of access to justice, resulting in the awarding of the coveted Lexcel accreditation in recognition of their high standards. With numerous accolades, this practice has firmly cemented itself as a leader within its specialist fields and is well placed to continue on an upwards trajectory. The firm is now looking to hire a Community Care/Education Senior Solicitor for its office in Leeds.

Benefits
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunities for continued training and development
• Supportive and structured working environment

Senior Solicitor - Community Care/Education

For further details of this Community Care/Education Senior Solicitor vacancy, please contact Ryan on 01954 208063 quoting reference RC05785321.