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Venn Group's specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum SEN/Education Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority in the East Anglia area. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3-6 months and is subject to possible extension thereafter. There is a preference to office presence at least once a week.

The Authority are open to someone on a full-time or of 4 days if you possess the relevant experience. 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:

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