Lawyers Jobs Pay in Rochester, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$87.76
174.3%Above national average
Range: $83.58 – $91.94
Average Annual Pay
$182,539
174.3%Above national average
Range: $173,846 – $191,231
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
$74.60/hr
Range: $71.04 – $78.15
Annual Rate
$155,158
Range: $147,769 – $162,546
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$87.76/hr
Range: $83.58 – $91.94
Annual Rate
$182,539
Range: $173,846 – $191,231
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$100.92/hr
Range: $96.12 – $105.73
Annual Rate
$209,920
Range: $199,923 – $219,916
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
