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Solicitor - Special Educational Needs

Boyes Turner -
Reading

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Special education
Microsoft Office
Legal drafting
Organisational skills
Relationship management
IT
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our friendly and fast-paced Special Educational Needs team in Reading. This is a permanent position working 5 days per week, although we are open to considering part-time hours across 4 or 5 days, as well as flexible working arrangements, for the right candidate.

This role offers a clear pathway for progression, alongside the chance to play an active part in business development initiatives.

Reporting to the Special Educational Needs Partner, you will manage your own caseload of SEN matters while also supporting the wider team on more complex cases. The role involves working closely with families, schools, local authorities, experts and Tribunals to provide high quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of Special Educational Needs matters.

Experience/ Attributes required

Qualified Solicitor with experience in Special Educational Needs law
Experience managing SEN matters including SEND Tribunal appeals
Strong drafting and advocacy preparation skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong client care and relationship management skills

Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Work type

Manage a caseload of Special Educational Needs matters including SEND Tribunal appeals
Deal with new enquiries and provide initial legal guidance to prospective clients
Advise clients on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), appeals and related SEN issues
Draft Grounds of Appeal, witness statements and other legal documentation
Prepare appeal bundles and supporting evidence for Tribunal proceedings
Proof EHCPs and prepare Working Documents
Liaise with clients, local authorities, schools, experts and the SEND Tribunal
Instruct and liaise with experts, including arranging assessments and managing expert evidence
Request and review SAR records from schools and local authorities

Draft correspondence to clients, schools, local authorities and experts
Prepare schedules of documents for appeals and expert review
Manage client finances, costs budgets and expert fees
Assist with marketing initiatives and events to help promote Boyes Turner as a brand
Write articles and legal updates for the company website
Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
Undertake legal research as required
Ensure all work is maintained at a high level of quality to promote the reputation of the firm

Benefits

25 days holiday
Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%
Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
Private medical cover for employee

Flexible Hybrid working
An additional days holiday for your birthday
A weekly wellbeing hour
8 hour per annum charity work
Cycle to work scheme
Bring your dog to work
Social committee events
Season ticket travel loan
Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

2 x Partners
2 x Solicitors/fee earners
2 x Senior Paralegals
2 x Paralegals

Other information

Boyes Turner’s Education team is ranked nationally at Band 2 in Chambers and Partners. Laxmi Patel is ranked Band 1 and others in the team are ranked Star Associate/Associates to Watch.

Boyes Turner is a highly regarded law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The expertise our teams have is vast, spanning both the corporate world and technology sector whilst also supporting private clients.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent working conditions, a forward-thinking and friendly team environment, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

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At Boyes Turner, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where talented individuals can thrive. We offer excellent career development opportunities, a friendly and inclusive culture, and the chance to work.

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