Lawyers Jobs Pay in Pittsfield, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$73.77
130.5%Above national average
Range: $70.26 – $77.29
Average Annual Pay
$153,448
130.5%Above national average
Range: $146,141 – $160,755
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
$62.70/hr
Range: $59.72 – $65.70
Annual Rate
$130,431
Range: $124,220 – $136,642
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$73.77/hr
Range: $70.26 – $77.29
Annual Rate
$153,448
Range: $146,141 – $160,755
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$84.84/hr
Range: $80.80 – $88.88
Annual Rate
$176,465
Range: $168,062 – $184,868
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
