Lawyers Jobs Pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$136.60
326.9%Above national average
Range: $130.10 – $143.11
Average Annual Pay
$284,138
326.9%Above national average
Range: $270,608 – $297,669
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
$116.11/hr
Range: $110.58 – $121.64
Annual Rate
$241,517
Range: $230,017 – $253,019
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$136.60/hr
Range: $130.10 – $143.11
Annual Rate
$284,138
Range: $270,608 – $297,669
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$157.09/hr
Range: $149.61 – $164.58
Annual Rate
$326,759
Range: $311,199 – $342,319
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
