Lawyers Jobs Pay in Elmira, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$62.44
95.1%Above national average
Range: $59.47 – $65.42
Average Annual Pay
$129,882
95.1%Above national average
Range: $123,698 – $136,067
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
$53.07/hr
Range: $50.55 – $55.61
Annual Rate
$110,400
Range: $105,143 – $115,657
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.44/hr
Range: $59.47 – $65.42
Annual Rate
$129,882
Range: $123,698 – $136,067
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.81/hr
Range: $68.39 – $75.23
Annual Rate
$149,364
Range: $142,253 – $156,477
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
