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    • FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK*.
    • Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools.
    • Negotiating with LAs & attending mediation.
    • You will be responsible for organising legal documents, managing schedules, and maintaining client correspondence.
    • Excellent client care and customer service.
    • A good grasp of the English language and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential, along with a genuine interest in legal…
    • The paralegal assistant role involves providing support to the Senior Leadership Team, lawyers and Paralegal Officers and will include:
    • Draft legal documents, statements and bundles.
    • £25,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience.
    • Manage diaries and court deadlines using case management…
    • No prior medico-legal experience required.
    • Hours: 6–8 hrs/week - you set the pace.
    • Location: Remote, with one in-person home assessment per case.
    • Conduct legal research where required.
    • Draft legal documents including correspondence, statements and court documents.
    • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
    • Analysing and valuing medical evidence.
    • Conducting legal research where required.
    • Managing a litigated caseload of Fast Track personal injury claims.
    • Previous administrative and secretarial experience within a legal environment is preferred.
    • Perform audio typing of correspondence, reports, and legal…
    • Client care and stakeholder management.
    • Negotiating settlements and progressing claims to successful conclusion.
    • Previous claimant Personal Injury experience.
    • Apply and obtain medical records from various GP surgeries and hospitals.
    • Review and analyse medico legal reports to ensure it is CPR compliant and fit for…
    • Draft, review, and organise legal documents.
    • Ensure compliance with organisational policies and legal standards throughout all activities.
    • This is a busy and varied role where you will be responsible for dealing with prospective customers as they look to begin their personal injury claim.
    • Previous experience as a paralegal or within a legal or professional services environment;
    • Previous paralegal experience is welcomed but not essential.
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Job Post Details

SEND Consultant - job post

Sunshine Support
Remote
£29,000 - £36,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £29,000 - £36,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Flexitime

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Flexitime
  • Referral programme
  • Company pension
  • Casual dress
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Full job description

SEND CONSULTANT / LEGAL ADVISER

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We’re an energetic team who are seeking equity and justice for children with SEND and their families… Would you like to join us?

We are seeking an experienced SEN Consultant, paralegal or legal adviser who is well versed in the current legislation in England and, preferably, Wales and/or Scotland.

The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in England. You will also support and consult into schools and colleges.

Our team has won awards for its work, and we’re well known for being positive change-makers with a sunny disposition. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, with enormous flexibility and autonomy offered to all team members.

The Role Will Involve...

Making a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people who’s parents and teachers we support
Developing your caseload
Managing a very busy caseload
Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools
Negotiating with LAs & attending mediation
Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders
Annual Reviews

Writing Pre Action Protocol letters
Case management and co-ordination – ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence
Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation
All related matters that require advocacy/support
Providing reassurance to parents and carers
Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partners

Essential And Desirable Criteria

In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.

  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of the SEND CoP and legislation that underpins it - essential
  • Experience of successfully requesting statutory assessments - essential
  • Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal – essential
  • Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential
  • Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential
  • Lodging appeals to the tribunal service – essential
  • Hosting training/presenting webinars – desirable
  • Understanding and awareness of available provision in England – desirable

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

PLEASE APPLY HERE TO SPEED UP THE APPLICATION PROCESS: https://www.sunshine-support.org/recruitment

This is a remote position with occasional travel to Derby

Applications will be reviewed throughout the above timeline and interviews offered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • lodging appeals to the SENDIST: 2 years (required)
  • requesting EHC needs assessment: 2 years (required)
  • negotiating and mediating with LAs, schools and families: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

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