Lawyers Jobs Pay in Albuquerque, NM
Average Hourly Pay
$71.14
122.3%Above national average
Range: $67.75 – $74.53
Average Annual Pay
$147,966
122.3%Above national average
Range: $140,920 – $155,012
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
$60.47/hr
Range: $57.59 – $63.35
Annual Rate
$125,771
Range: $119,782 – $131,760
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$71.14/hr
Range: $67.75 – $74.53
Annual Rate
$147,966
Range: $140,920 – $155,012
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$81.81/hr
Range: $77.91 – $85.71
Annual Rate
$170,161
Range: $162,058 – $178,264
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
