Lawyers Jobs Pay in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$59.67
86.5%Above national average
Range: $56.83 – $62.51
Average Annual Pay
$124,117
86.5%Above national average
Range: $118,206 – $130,027
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
$50.72/hr
Range: $48.31 – $53.13
Annual Rate
$105,499
Range: $100,475 – $110,523
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$59.67/hr
Range: $56.83 – $62.51
Annual Rate
$124,117
Range: $118,206 – $130,027
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$68.62/hr
Range: $65.35 – $71.89
Annual Rate
$142,735
Range: $135,937 – $149,531
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
