Lawyers Jobs Pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$70.21
119.4%Above national average
Range: $66.87 – $73.56
Average Annual Pay
$146,044
119.4%Above national average
Range: $139,090 – $152,999
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$59.68/hr
Range: $56.84 – $62.53
Annual Rate
$124,137
Range: $118,227 – $130,049
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$70.21/hr
Range: $66.87 – $73.56
Annual Rate
$146,044
Range: $139,090 – $152,999
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$80.74/hr
Range: $76.90 – $84.59
Annual Rate
$167,951
Range: $159,954 – $175,949
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
