Overview
Special Educational Needs Paralegal – Reading
Excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join an award-winning, Legal 500 law firm.
Our client is a forward-thinking and friendly law firm located in Reading. They are currently looking for a Paralegal to join their Special Educational Needs team in Reading, Berkshire.
The role will involve:
- Managing new enquiries, client finances, budgets, and experts’ fees.
- Maintaining databases and client records.
- Making client and third-party calls on behalf of senior fee earners.
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, schools, and the Tribunal.
- Requesting SAR records from schools and local authorities.
- Drafting court forms, Grounds of Appeal, and client correspondence.
- Preparing bundles, schedules of documents, and working documents for EHCPs.
- Researching and arranging expert assessments.
- Handling post-registration appeal steps and drafting instructions to experts, etc.
To be considered, you must have experience working within a legal environment in SEN law.
On offer is a competitive salary (depending on experience) and an attractive benefits package. They also offer hybrid working where office presence is only required twice a week.
If you are interested or would like further details, please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.
emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Reading, Berkshire
