Lawyers Jobs Pay in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
Average Hourly Pay
$55.66
73.9%Above national average
Range: $53.01 – $58.31
Average Annual Pay
$115,774
73.9%Above national average
Range: $110,261 – $121,287
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
$47.31/hr
Range: $45.06 – $49.56
Annual Rate
$98,408
Range: $93,722 – $103,094
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.66/hr
Range: $53.01 – $58.31
Annual Rate
$115,774
Range: $110,261 – $121,287
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.01/hr
Range: $60.96 – $67.06
Annual Rate
$133,140
Range: $126,800 – $139,480
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
