NORTH-EAST law firm Jacksons continues to grow with the appointment of new team members and staff promotions.

Michael Sproates recently qualified as a solicitor after successfully completing his legal training at the firm which has branches in Stockton and Newcastle.

Nicky Hudson being promoted to paralegal, having worked in the residential conveyancing department for 16 years as secretary. The team has been further strengthened with the recruitment of two paralegals; Jessica Clark and Daniel Tumilty, both law graduates from Newcastle University and Northumbria University respectively.

Kirsten Hurst has been appointed as assistant solicitor in the family team in Newcastle and will be assisting head of department, Susanne Shah in all family matters.

Sophie Lynas joined the firm in April 2015 as a paralegal, having graduated from Durham University, and has now started her training contract in the Litigation department. Paralegal, Charlotte Walker, recently graduated from the University of Law in Leeds and is the latest member of staff to be recruited into the litigation department. Lauren Smith, who graduated from Northumbria University after studying law, has also been appointed as trainee.

Karen Robinson has joined as marketing manager.