Lawyers Jobs Pay in Chico, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$85.07
165.8%Above national average
Range: $81.02 – $89.12
Average Annual Pay
$176,948
165.8%Above national average
Range: $168,522 – $185,374
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
$72.31/hr
Range: $68.87 – $75.75
Annual Rate
$150,406
Range: $143,244 – $157,568
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$85.07/hr
Range: $81.02 – $89.12
Annual Rate
$176,948
Range: $168,522 – $185,374
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$97.83/hr
Range: $93.17 – $102.49
Annual Rate
$203,490
Range: $193,800 – $213,180
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
