Lawyers Jobs Pay in Barnstable Town, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$73.53
129.8%Above national average
Range: $70.03 – $77.03
Average Annual Pay
$152,946
129.8%Above national average
Range: $145,662 – $160,229
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
$62.50/hr
Range: $59.53 – $65.48
Annual Rate
$130,004
Range: $123,813 – $136,195
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$73.53/hr
Range: $70.03 – $77.03
Annual Rate
$152,946
Range: $145,662 – $160,229
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$84.56/hr
Range: $80.53 – $88.58
Annual Rate
$175,888
Range: $167,511 – $184,263
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
