Lawyers Jobs Pay in Ithaca, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$68.23
113.2%Above national average
Range: $64.98 – $71.48
Average Annual Pay
$141,916
113.2%Above national average
Range: $135,158 – $148,674
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
$58.00/hr
Range: $55.23 – $60.76
Annual Rate
$120,629
Range: $114,884 – $126,373
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$68.23/hr
Range: $64.98 – $71.48
Annual Rate
$141,916
Range: $135,158 – $148,674
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$78.46/hr
Range: $74.73 – $82.20
Annual Rate
$163,203
Range: $155,432 – $170,975
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
