Lawyers Jobs Pay in Modesto, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$104.33
226.0%Above national average
Range: $99.36 – $109.30
Average Annual Pay
$217,002
226.0%Above national average
Range: $206,669 – $227,336
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
$88.68/hr
Range: $84.46 – $92.91
Annual Rate
$184,452
Range: $175,669 – $193,236
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$104.33/hr
Range: $99.36 – $109.30
Annual Rate
$217,002
Range: $206,669 – $227,336
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$119.98/hr
Range: $114.26 – $125.69
Annual Rate
$249,552
Range: $237,669 – $261,436
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
