Lawyers Jobs Pay in Reading, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$69.89
118.4%Above national average
Range: $66.56 – $73.22
Average Annual Pay
$145,367
118.4%Above national average
Range: $138,445 – $152,289
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
$59.41/hr
Range: $56.58 – $62.24
Annual Rate
$123,562
Range: $117,678 – $129,446
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$69.89/hr
Range: $66.56 – $73.22
Annual Rate
$145,367
Range: $138,445 – $152,289
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$80.37/hr
Range: $76.54 – $84.20
Annual Rate
$167,172
Range: $159,212 – $175,132
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
