Lawyers Jobs Pay in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$79.89
149.7%Above national average
Range: $76.09 – $83.70
Average Annual Pay
$166,181
149.7%Above national average
Range: $158,267 – $174,094
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
$67.91/hr
Range: $64.68 – $71.14
Annual Rate
$141,254
Range: $134,527 – $147,980
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$79.89/hr
Range: $76.09 – $83.70
Annual Rate
$166,181
Range: $158,267 – $174,094
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$91.87/hr
Range: $87.50 – $96.25
Annual Rate
$191,108
Range: $182,007 – $200,208
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
