Lawyers Jobs Pay in Oregon, OR
Average Hourly Pay
$77.03
140.7%Above national average
Range: $73.36 – $80.70
Average Annual Pay
$160,218
140.7%Above national average
Range: $152,589 – $167,848
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
$65.48/hr
Range: $62.36 – $68.59
Annual Rate
$136,185
Range: $129,701 – $142,671
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$77.03/hr
Range: $73.36 – $80.70
Annual Rate
$160,218
Range: $152,589 – $167,848
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$88.58/hr
Range: $84.36 – $92.80
Annual Rate
$184,251
Range: $175,477 – $193,025
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
