Lawyers Jobs Pay in Connecticut, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$95.40
198.1%Above national average
Range: $90.86 – $99.95
Average Annual Pay
$198,438
198.1%Above national average
Range: $188,989 – $207,888
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
$81.09/hr
Range: $77.23 – $84.96
Annual Rate
$168,672
Range: $160,641 – $176,705
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$95.40/hr
Range: $90.86 – $99.95
Annual Rate
$198,438
Range: $188,989 – $207,888
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$109.71/hr
Range: $104.49 – $114.94
Annual Rate
$228,204
Range: $217,337 – $239,071
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
