Paralegal - Education (SEN)

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Paralegal to join our Special Educational Needs (SEN) team within the Education Law department. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting families and students in navigating the complexities of education law, particularly in relation to special educational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients with queries regarding SEN matters and providing legal support.
• Conducting legal research on SEN legislation, policies, and case law.
• Drafting legal documents, including letters, appeals, and educational health care plans (EHCPs).
• Supporting solicitors in preparing cases for hearings, tribunals, and mediation.
• Monitoring and managing case files while maintaining accurate records.
• Providing clients with regular updates on progress and case developments.
• Collaborating with educational institutions, local authorities, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Performing general administrative tasks to support the team.

Requirements

• Experience or knowledge in education law, particularly regarding SEN.
• This is a fee earning role so being able to manage your own caseload will be imperative.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and work efficiently under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail and a commitment to client care.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme (up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.