Lawyers Jobs Pay in New Haven, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$84.90
165.3%Above national average
Range: $80.86 – $88.95
Average Annual Pay
$176,598
165.3%Above national average
Range: $168,189 – $185,008
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
$72.17/hr
Range: $68.73 – $75.61
Annual Rate
$150,108
Range: $142,961 – $157,257
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$84.90/hr
Range: $80.86 – $88.95
Annual Rate
$176,598
Range: $168,189 – $185,008
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$97.64/hr
Range: $92.99 – $102.29
Annual Rate
$203,088
Range: $193,417 – $212,759
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
