Job Introduction

Are you a qualified Legal Executive/Solicitor/Barrister, who is both talented and enthusiastic about Education law? 

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through legal expertise? 

As a Local Authority, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Main Responsibilities

These will include delivering support in relation to Education matters, as follows:-

• Ensuring the efficient delivery of a Schools Advice Service and all that entails.
• Giving advice in relation to a full range of often complex Local Authority statutory education functions.
• Managing client files and providing advocacy on Education-related matters as and when required and in particular in relation to SEND Tribunals.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.
• Strong and recent working knowledge of this fast-paced area.
• Excellent written and oral communication, strong research skills and a talent for responding well to sales opportunities.
• People management skills to supervise junior staff within a small diverse team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to develop and lead on an interesting and challenging area of our practice.

Interviews:  Week commencing Tuesday 19th November 2024