I think it really depends on your own situation.Hey - I've got a paralegal job in private client in a fairly high street firm in south London starting in the next 2 weeks. But I've also got a paralegal job in commercial litigation at a top city law firm that i could start soon BUT its only for a 1 month contract. Which one should I take???
If you’ve been looking for a paralegal job for a while and need the longer-term security, I’d advise going with the private client one. If you have any plans/commitments that don’t require a long-term, full-time position right now, I’d go with the latter.
Also factor in your own personal interests - if your dream is to work in commercial litigation/disputes, then a month in a firm like that would look great for future applications. Likewise, if private client work is your preference, there’s the answer.
I think it’s a situation that is entirely dependent on your own circumstances. For me, I wasn’t in a position where I could really manage without the security of a permanent contract. Guess it really depends!