Lawyers Jobs Pay in Anchorage, AK
Average Hourly Pay
$68.86
115.2%Above national average
Range: $65.58 – $72.14
Average Annual Pay
$143,227
115.2%Above national average
Range: $136,406 – $150,047
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
$58.53/hr
Range: $55.74 – $61.32
Annual Rate
$121,743
Range: $115,945 – $127,540
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$68.86/hr
Range: $65.58 – $72.14
Annual Rate
$143,227
Range: $136,406 – $150,047
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$79.19/hr
Range: $75.42 – $82.96
Annual Rate
$164,711
Range: $156,867 – $172,554
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
