A paralegal new to the field has many options when it comes to career opportunities. An important decision for a paralegal pursuing a career in a law firm is whether or not to seek employment with a small or large firm. By considering some of the pros and cons of small and large firms, you will understand how to define your criteria for your final decision. Law firms with 25 or fewer attorneys are generally considered small law firms. Since small law firms outnumber large law firms, the majority of all paralegals work for small firms. Among small law firms, 14% of paralegals work for firms with only one lawyer, 29% in firms with two to five lawyers, 18% with six to ten lawyers, and 17% of all paralegals work in firms with eleven to twenty-five lawyers. lawyers (Miller, Urisko 23). In smaller firms, competition among paralegals would be slim to none, depending on the number of paralegals working for the firm. Sally Kane says, “With fewer employees vying for assignments, promotions and a share of profits, legal professionals at small law firms face less internal competition than their counterparts at larger firms” (“ Small Law Firm Life - 10 Benefits of Working in a Small Law Firm - Job in a Small Law Firm.") An entry-level paralegal would have the privilege of becoming familiar with many legal processes in a small firm. Small Law Firms tend to be less formal and may have a more relaxed and casual dress code. A less formal dress code would save paralegals money in the long run because they would not need to wear expensive formal clothing. Small law firms offer paralegals the opportunity to work in many areas of law and allow them to provide many different services while working on...... middle of document ......ook. , “Paralegal Career for Dummies,” Scott Hatch, JD, says, “If you think lawyers are the only legal professionals capable of making six-figure salaries, you're wrong! (13). Whether you are a paralegal looking for a high salary or a casual work environment with the opportunity to work in many different areas of law, a large law firm and a small law firm both offer to a paralegal what they ultimately offer. to find the chance to assist a lawyer.Works CitedHatch, Scott A., Hatch, Lisa Zimmer. Paralegal career for dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Pub., 2006. Print. Kane, Sally. “Small Law Firm Life – 10 Benefits of Working in a Small Law Firm – Small Law Firm Jobs.” Legal careers on About.com. Np, and Web. December 6, 2013. Miller, Roger LeRoy., Meinzinger, Mary. Paralegal today: the legal team at work. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010. Print