Lawyers Jobs Pay in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$83.21
160.0%Above national average
Range: $79.25 – $87.18
Average Annual Pay
$173,082
160.0%Above national average
Range: $164,840 – $181,324
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
$70.73/hr
Range: $67.36 – $74.10
Annual Rate
$147,120
Range: $140,114 – $154,125
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$83.21/hr
Range: $79.25 – $87.18
Annual Rate
$173,082
Range: $164,840 – $181,324
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$95.69/hr
Range: $91.14 – $100.26
Annual Rate
$199,044
Range: $189,566 – $208,523
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
