SEN Paralegal

Our client is seeking an SEN Paralegal to support a team of Lawyers providing legal services to public sector and not-for-profit clients, mainly in special educational needs (SEN) and education matters. The firm offers a salary of up to £35,000per annum, hybrid working with two days in the office per week, a 22% pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted shopping vouchers, a structured career progression path, and many other impressive incentives. A background within SEN, Education, Community Care or Litigation Law would be advantageous. The role will be based from Northampton, Huntingdon or Shefford. Duties for this SEN Paralegal opportunity:

• Support lawyers across a range of cases by taking instructions, conducting legal research, preparing applications, drafting documents and correspondence, instructing experts, liaising with witnesses, attending meetings, and assisting with court or tribunal representation.
• Manage a caseload primarily involving SEN Tribunal matters and assist with school admission and exclusion appeals, ensuring compliance with safeguarding responsibilities and statutory duties.
• Identify and manage legal risks within relevant areas of practice.
• Contribute to the delivery of legal training, briefing notes, and legal clinics for professional clients.
• Provide support and cover for other Paralegals within the Adult Social Care & Litigation Service.
• Contribute to team development by supporting training and mentoring where required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients to deliver a responsive and client-focused legal service.
• Comply with all Legal Services practice management requirements, including time recording, billing, and accreditation standards.
• Support the development of partnerships and collaborative working arrangements to enhance service delivery.
• Undertake other duties as required by senior management in line with the scope of the role.

Benefits for this SEN Paralegal vacancy:

• Salary between £31,000 - £35,000pa
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week
• 22% pension scheme
• EAP Programme
• 24 days holiday + BH's
• Discounted shopping vouchers
• Structured career progression path
• Plus many more impressive incentives

The Firm Our client is a highly regarded Law Firm specialising in the public sector. It was one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK, serving over one hundred organisations across the public sectors, including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities, and fire services. This is a forward-thinking and award-winning Law Firm who meet the highest management and customer care standards. For more information on this SEN Paralegal role please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference: 37667 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003