Lawyers Jobs Pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$114.51
257.8%Above national average
Range: $109.06 – $119.97
Average Annual Pay
$238,187
257.8%Above national average
Range: $226,845 – $249,529
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
$97.33/hr
Range: $92.70 – $101.97
Annual Rate
$202,459
Range: $192,818 – $212,100
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$114.51/hr
Range: $109.06 – $119.97
Annual Rate
$238,187
Range: $226,845 – $249,529
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$131.69/hr
Range: $125.42 – $137.97
Annual Rate
$273,915
Range: $260,872 – $286,958
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
