Job Description

The Regulatory Department is one of the largest in the country and is recognised by clients and other lawyers as being one of the best. We advise clients across all sectors including health, public sector, corporations and individuals.
The Social Care & Governance Team provide a Service to Local Authority(s) to assume conduct of Litigation, Pre Litigation and Advice on their behalf across (but not limited to) Children's Social Care, Adult Social Care and Education (SEN) work types
We are currently recruiting a Solicitor up to 15 years PQE to join our Social Care & Governance Team in Liverpool or Manchester to join the Education (SEN) division of the Team
The successful candidate will:-

• Manage own caseload (with paralegal support) of varied SEN Education Casework together with associated Advocacy within the 1st Tier Tribunal ( Health, Education and Social Care)
• Display a keen willingness and ability to generate future work, ideally with a proven track record

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of 1st Tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care) Cases
• Education Law Judicial Review Claims
• Education Law Advice
• Assist other members of the team with Delivery of Training
• Conduct legal proceedings before the courts and tribunals, including advocacy
• Attend off-site visits and meetings, such as Court Hearings, clients' offices etc
• Assist the team and wider department with the development of the regulatory practice
• Carry out and attend marketing and business development activities and events
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPI are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
About You
You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Solicitor or associate, experienced in Education law either in-house or in private practice
• Experience of conducting advocacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approach

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.
Why work for us
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