Senior SEN Lawyer

Allen Lane are supporting a shared legal service on their recruitment for a Special Education NeedsLawyer. This post requires a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales or Chartered Legal Executive.

Essential Knowledge:

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

Desirable:

• At least two years post qualification experience preferably gained in a Local Authority setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and operation of Local Government.