Lawyers Jobs Pay in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$87.10
172.2%Above national average
Range: $82.95 – $91.25
Average Annual Pay
$181,163
172.2%Above national average
Range: $172,536 – $189,790
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
$74.03/hr
Range: $70.51 – $77.56
Annual Rate
$153,989
Range: $146,656 – $161,322
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$87.10/hr
Range: $82.95 – $91.25
Annual Rate
$181,163
Range: $172,536 – $189,790
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$100.16/hr
Range: $95.39 – $104.94
Annual Rate
$208,337
Range: $198,416 – $218,258
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
