Contract to start ASAP until 25-09-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

Provide administrative and legal assistance to the SEND team, overseen by apprentice solicitor, in live appeals to the SENDIST Tribunal

Undertake instructions provided by apprentice solicitor in an efficient manner, ensuring good management of cases

Provide cover and support, where necessary, within the Tribunals team

Liaising with appellants to ensure they are kept informed.

Processing and converting paperwork for submissions to the Tribunal

Drafting forms including R1 initial response supported by apprentice solicitor and SEND7 requests for change

Requesting evidence and witness statements from key stakeholders

Liaising with stakeholders and expert witnesses

Reviewing Tribunal forms from appellants (SEND35, SEND7, Consent Order)

Updating case management system including filing correspondence, evidence and Tribunal orders.

Tracking deadlines and closure dates on data management systems

Filing submissions via email with SENDIST Tribunal

Compiling electronic Tribunal bundles

Attending case review meetings as required

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