SIMCOCKS Advocates has appointed Hannah Skillicorn and David Wozniak as paralegals.

They will provide support to the private client team at Simcocks and will carry out research for the company's advocates.

Phil Games, Simcocks chief executive, said: "The private client team is one of the strongest on the Island and is ranked in the top tier by the independent legal directory - The Legal 500.

"Simcocks' success is based on a number of factors including recruiting the best people. David and Hannah have impressed us with their enthusiasm and commitment. I know they will both be a great asset."

Hannah, 22, is a former Ballakermeen High School pupil who studied in Lancaster and Chester.

David, 25, is a former pupil of King William's College and returned to the Island after studying in Northumbria.

Hannah said: "After completing work experience at Simcocks a number of times I am now delighted to be a full-time member of the team."

David said: "This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I am looking forward to working with a department with such a strong reputation."