Lawyers Jobs Pay in District of Columbia, DC
Average Hourly Pay
$119.49
273.4%Above national average
Range: $113.80 – $125.18
Average Annual Pay
$248,539
273.4%Above national average
Range: $236,704 – $260,374
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
$101.57/hr
Range: $96.73 – $106.40
Annual Rate
$211,258
Range: $201,198 – $221,318
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$119.49/hr
Range: $113.80 – $125.18
Annual Rate
$248,539
Range: $236,704 – $260,374
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$137.41/hr
Range: $130.87 – $143.96
Annual Rate
$285,820
Range: $272,210 – $299,430
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
