Pictured above: Jason Round - the newest employee at Martin-Kaye LLP Solicitors

A Telford law firm has welcomed a new legal executive to its commercial team.

Jason Round is the latest member of staff at Martin-Kaye LLP Solicitors, in Euston Way.

He's a former store supervisor and is now training for a new career in the legal profession.

"I'm very pleased to have joined such a progressive firm, and I'm looking forward to the challenges my new role will bring," said Jason.

"It's a huge change of direction, but it's something I've wanted to do for so long, that it's now fantastic to have taken the final step into the legal world."

Jason has already completed his Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) Level 3 professional Diploma in Law and Practice, studying at Shrewsbury College, and is now working towards his ILEX Level 6 qualification.

"I'm studying at the same time as working every day in the practice, so it's a busy yet rewarding time."

Jason is handling debt recovery matters for both business and individual clients, contractual disputes and other dispute resolution cases.

Senior Partner Graham Davies said Jason had made an excellent start to his career at Martin-Kaye.

"We've been very impressed with Jason's progress so far, and he has shown great commitment to changing his career path.

"He's been working hard with the existing members of our commercial team to learn from their experiences, and we're sure he will be a success in his chosen field."