Lawyers Jobs Pay in Longview-Kelso, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$64.19
100.6%Above national average
Range: $61.13 – $67.24
Average Annual Pay
$133,508
100.6%Above national average
Range: $127,150 – $139,865
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
$54.56/hr
Range: $51.96 – $57.15
Annual Rate
$113,482
Range: $108,078 – $118,885
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$64.19/hr
Range: $61.13 – $67.24
Annual Rate
$133,508
Range: $127,150 – $139,865
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$73.82/hr
Range: $70.30 – $77.33
Annual Rate
$153,534
Range: $146,223 – $160,845
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
