Lawyers Jobs Pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$65.36
104.3%Above national average
Range: $62.25 – $68.48
Average Annual Pay
$135,954
104.3%Above national average
Range: $129,480 – $142,428
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
$55.56/hr
Range: $52.91 – $58.21
Annual Rate
$115,561
Range: $110,058 – $121,064
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.36/hr
Range: $62.25 – $68.48
Annual Rate
$135,954
Range: $129,480 – $142,428
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.16/hr
Range: $71.59 – $78.75
Annual Rate
$156,347
Range: $148,902 – $163,792
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
