This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic market leading and growing team dealing with prestigious clients and high quality work.
We are looking for a Senior Associate to carry out and supervise on Student Issues and Education Disputes work, especially in the area of Disability, SEN and SEND Tribunal work. While this will be the main focus, they should ideally cover a broad range of work across the Administrative and Public Law Disputes team, contributing and supervising in their own right and providing assistance to the entire team.
In terms of wider team contribution, particularly regarding Business Development and growth, the individual will have a focus on Bristol and the South West, Sevenoaks and the surrounding counties, and London, but will work with and support the team in its wider BD efforts.
Accountabilities
Purpose of job
1. Running and managing files and delegating to and supervising junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals as appropriate.
2. SEN advice and SEND Tribunal cases, including advocacy where appropriate.
3. High Court Litigation as well as Mediation, with advocacy where appropriate.
4. Providing strategic advice.
5. Supporting the Team on larger and more complex matters.
6. Interacting directly with clients and managing their expectations.
7. Managing Budgets and Fees.
8. Business Development, Marketing and Networking.
Qualifications/Experience
1. A Senior Associate of around 6 years PQE + gained within a strong regional or City firm or specialist/niche practice.
2. Excellent client service delivery skills needed.
3. A high attention to detail to produce work/documentation which is consistently of a high standard.
4. Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
5. Experience of SEND work and Tribunals, High Court Litigation, and any of the above legal areas.
6. To have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent, clear, and regular basis.
7. Experience in and aptitude for business development.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to recruiting individuals on the merits of suitability for each role, based on qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.
Benefits
One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. We appreciate the people who work for us, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. A competitive salary and benefits package is given, but you can also expect a great team and supportive colleagues, a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, a programme of wellbeing and mental health support, and structured career development and study support.
1. 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
2. Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
3. Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
4. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
5. Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
6. Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
7. Paid ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) day
8. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
9. Season Ticket Loan
10. Gym Flex membership
11. Electric car scheme
12. Dress for your Day Policy
13. Agile Working Policy
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