Lawyers Jobs Pay in Johnstown, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$56.08
75.3%Above national average
Range: $53.41 – $58.75
Average Annual Pay
$116,647
75.3%Above national average
Range: $111,093 – $122,202
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
$47.67/hr
Range: $45.40 – $49.94
Annual Rate
$99,150
Range: $94,429 – $103,872
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$56.08/hr
Range: $53.41 – $58.75
Annual Rate
$116,647
Range: $111,093 – $122,202
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.49/hr
Range: $61.42 – $67.56
Annual Rate
$134,144
Range: $127,757 – $140,532
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
