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Education Solicitor / Supervisor
Education Solicitor / Supervisor
Education Solicitor / Supervisor
Posted a month ago
- City of London, Greater London
- Any
- External
Role: Education Solicitor / Supervisor
A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Education Law Department Background:
Education law can be very complex and difficult to work through and to know what the right approach and solution for your child is. Our Client's specialist advisors offer comprehensive legal advice and support as well as one-off urgent legal advice to deal with an immediate crisis and deal with associated social care issues.
The department works with guardian and parents to find the right solutions for their child to ensure they receive the education and educational support appropriate for them. This includes assisting children who have been unfairly excluded from school or college providing valuable advice and assistance throughout the process. They also advise and assist institutions and individuals on Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, Health and safety, Parental disputes and Safeguarding. They are dedicated to our clients and support family members and advocates in educational and social needs.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
Report directly to Department Director
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needs
Responsible for all aspects of Education Law matters and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Assisting with Education Law matters including Special Education Needs matters (SEN), School admission appeals, some adult social care issues, social care judicial review
Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, Health and safety, Parental disputes and Safeguarding
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Clear understanding and application of Education Law specifically Special Education Needs matters (SEN), School admission appeals
Essential that candidates have previous experience in the areas of education and adult social services l
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.
About Gemini Recruitment:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.
By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Education Law Department Background:
Education law can be very complex and difficult to work through and to know what the right approach and solution for your child is. Our Client's specialist advisors offer comprehensive legal advice and support as well as one-off urgent legal advice to deal with an immediate crisis and deal with associated social care issues.
The department works with guardian and parents to find the right solutions for their child to ensure they receive the education and educational support appropriate for them. This includes assisting children who have been unfairly excluded from school or college providing valuable advice and assistance throughout the process. They also advise and assist institutions and individuals on Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, Health and safety, Parental disputes and Safeguarding. They are dedicated to our clients and support family members and advocates in educational and social needs.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
Report directly to Department Director
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needs
Responsible for all aspects of Education Law matters and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Assisting with Education Law matters including Special Education Needs matters (SEN), School admission appeals, some adult social care issues, social care judicial review
Academy conversions, Academy company secretarial services, Health and safety, Parental disputes and Safeguarding
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Clear understanding and application of Education Law specifically Special Education Needs matters (SEN), School admission appeals
Essential that candidates have previous experience in the areas of education and adult social services l
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.
About Gemini Recruitment:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.
By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
TPBN1_UKTJ