Project Manager and Senior
Solicitor - full time position - Education Law Unit at Govan Law Centre
An exciting opportunity to
work with this specialist project within the largest community based Law Centre
in Scotland. This position requires an energetic, dedicated
and forward thinking individual who has a proven track record of involvement or
interest in children’s rights. Salary: negotiable. Hours: 34
hours per week (funding secured until 2019)
Job Description
The Project Manager/Senior Solicitor will be primarily
responsible for delivering the objectives and targets of Govan Law Centre’s
Education Law Unit. The Project
Manager/Senior Solicitor will be responsible for the day to day operation of
the project and will report to the Principal Solicitor of Govan Law Centre.
This Project covers the whole of Scotland so the successful candidate will
require to occasionally travel in this position.
The duties will include:-
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To manage ongoing caseload without supervision
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To supervise the casework of the Education Law Unit team
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To appear in court or tribunals
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To provide telephone support to 2nd tier
organizations
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To provide support and advice to pupils with additional
support needs and/or their parents by telephone, e-mail or in person.
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To be responsible for the legal aid/funding of the casework
of the solicitor/caseworker
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To provide training internally/externally
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To research changes in legislation
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To respond to legislative/policy change
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To prepare reports for the funders
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To assist the Principal Solicitor with funding applications.
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To work with outside organizations to maintain and build up
the reputation of ELU.
This list is not exhaustive but gives a fair
indication of the duties required.
Person Specification
Essential:
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unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of
Scotland;
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good communication skills;
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good research and analytical skills;
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ability to work well without supervision and to meet
deadlines;
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interest in and commitment to children’s rights;
Desirable:
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knowledge and experience of issues relating to pupils with
additional support needs as well as discrimination issues;
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experience of working with children and young people;
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management experience in the voluntary or public sector.
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Court/tribunal experience
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Knowledge of the civil legal aid system
If you consider you are suitable for this position,
please submit your CV together with an accompanying letter explaining your
suitability and motivation for the post to Candy Walker, Service Manager, Govan
Law Centre, Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, 18-20 Orkney Street, Glasgow G51
2BZ or by e-mail to cwalker @ govanlc.com by 12 NOON on FRIDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2016. Any applications received after the deadline
will not be considered.
It is anticipated that the interviews for the
successful candidates will take place during the week commencing 22 February
2016 in Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, Glasgow.
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