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