Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$79.25
147.7%Above national average
Range: $75.48 – $83.03
Average Annual Pay
$164,848
147.7%Above national average
Range: $156,998 – $172,698
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
$67.36/hr
Range: $64.16 – $70.58
Annual Rate
$140,121
Range: $133,448 – $146,793
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$79.25/hr
Range: $75.48 – $83.03
Annual Rate
$164,848
Range: $156,998 – $172,698
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$91.14/hr
Range: $86.80 – $95.48
Annual Rate
$189,575
Range: $180,548 – $198,603
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
