Lawyers Jobs Pay in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Average Hourly Pay
$82.40
157.5%Above national average
Range: $78.48 – $86.33
Average Annual Pay
$171,400
157.5%Above national average
Range: $163,238 – $179,562
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
$70.04/hr
Range: $66.71 – $73.38
Annual Rate
$145,690
Range: $138,752 – $152,628
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$82.40/hr
Range: $78.48 – $86.33
Annual Rate
$171,400
Range: $163,238 – $179,562
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$94.76/hr
Range: $90.25 – $99.28
Annual Rate
$197,110
Range: $187,724 – $206,496
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
