Lawyers Jobs Pay in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$66.11
106.6%Above national average
Range: $62.96 – $69.26
Average Annual Pay
$137,505
106.6%Above national average
Range: $130,957 – $144,052
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
$56.19/hr
Range: $53.52 – $58.87
Annual Rate
$116,879
Range: $111,313 – $122,444
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.11/hr
Range: $62.96 – $69.26
Annual Rate
$137,505
Range: $130,957 – $144,052
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.03/hr
Range: $72.40 – $79.65
Annual Rate
$158,131
Range: $150,601 – $165,660
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
