Lawyers Jobs Pay in Providence-Warwick, RI
Average Hourly Pay
$77.21
141.3%Above national average
Range: $73.53 – $80.88
Average Annual Pay
$160,590
141.3%Above national average
Range: $152,942 – $168,237
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
$65.63/hr
Range: $62.50 – $68.75
Annual Rate
$136,502
Range: $130,001 – $143,001
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$77.21/hr
Range: $73.53 – $80.88
Annual Rate
$160,590
Range: $152,942 – $168,237
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$88.79/hr
Range: $84.56 – $93.01
Annual Rate
$184,679
Range: $175,883 – $193,473
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
