WALKER Smith Way Solicitors already employs 15 staff in the personal injury department in Chester and another 13 over the Welsh border in its Wrexham offices.
Now it has recruited two young Chester professionals to strengthen the team yet further.
Chris Woods, 29, from Vicar’s Cross in Chester, has been appointed as a litigation executive. Born and brought up in Meols, Wirral, he began work as a law costs draftsman for a firm of solicitors at the age of 20.
He decided to pursue a career in law and over the last four years has completed the examinations required to become a legal executive.
Chris will be joined on the team by newcomer, Caroline Wilson, 24 who lives in Chester city centre. Caroline has been awarded a two-year trainee solicitor post starting in the personal injury department.
Caroline studied law at Keele University before doing a legal practice course at Chester College of Law. Last year she took a year out to work the ski season in the French Alps and travel in New Zealand, China and Tibet.
Neil Turnbull, a senior partner in the personal injury department and training partner said: “The appointment of two new members of staff is a tremendous boost for the personal injury department. It’s an expanding area of law for us and we’re delighted to be able to offer our clients an even higher standard of service.”