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Senior Paralegal - Special Educational Needs
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join my clients Special Educational Needs team on a hybrid basis in their Reading offices.
Role & Responsibilities:
• Manage new enquiries, client finances, budgets, and experts’ fees.
• Maintain databases and client records.
• Make client and third-party calls on behalf of senior fee earners.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, schools, and the Tribunal.
• Request SAR records from schools and local authorities.
• Draft court forms, Grounds of Appeal, and client correspondence.
• Prepare bundles, schedules of documents, and working documents for EHCPs.
• Research, contact, and arrange expert assessments.
• Handle post-registration appeal steps and draft instructions to experts.
• Write articles for the company website and assist with research.
• Ensure high-quality work to uphold the firm’s reputation.
Skills, Attributes & Experience:
• Experience working within a legal environment in SEN law.
• Ability to work unsupervised within scope of instructions/protocols from senior fee earners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Excellent IT skills plus good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets).
Benefits:
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Bring your dog to work
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday
• Social committee events
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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