Locum Education/SEN Solicitor

Locum Education & SEN Lawyer – Hybrid Working – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – East Anglia

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Education & SEN Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority in the East Anglia area. This assignment will be for an initial period of at least 3 months and issubject to possible extension thereafter.

The role will be performed on a hybrid basis and the Authority are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with Local Government experience with solid understanding of a wide range of Education and SEND matters.

Duties may include:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply and interpret SEN and education related law
• Knowledge of SEN court and tribunal procedures
• Knowledge of local government law, especially in relation to, Education law, Judicial Review and FOI/ DPA
• Experience of conducting case files, drafting pleadings and witness statements
• Previous advocacy experience
• Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law

An attractive hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.