Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kingston, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$65.09
103.4%Above national average
Range: $61.99 – $68.19
Average Annual Pay
$135,386
103.4%Above national average
Range: $128,939 – $141,833
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
$55.33/hr
Range: $52.69 – $57.96
Annual Rate
$115,078
Range: $109,598 – $120,558
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.09/hr
Range: $61.99 – $68.19
Annual Rate
$135,386
Range: $128,939 – $141,833
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$74.85/hr
Range: $71.29 – $78.42
Annual Rate
$155,694
Range: $148,280 – $163,108
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
