Lawyers Jobs Pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$67.38
110.6%Above national average
Range: $64.17 – $70.59
Average Annual Pay
$140,147
110.6%Above national average
Range: $133,474 – $146,821
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
$57.27/hr
Range: $54.54 – $60.00
Annual Rate
$119,125
Range: $113,453 – $124,798
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$67.38/hr
Range: $64.17 – $70.59
Annual Rate
$140,147
Range: $133,474 – $146,821
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$77.49/hr
Range: $73.80 – $81.18
Annual Rate
$161,169
Range: $153,495 – $168,844
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
