Lawyers Jobs Pay in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$101.98
218.7%Above national average
Range: $97.12 – $106.83
Average Annual Pay
$212,110
218.7%Above national average
Range: $202,010 – $222,211
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
$86.68/hr
Range: $82.55 – $90.81
Annual Rate
$180,294
Range: $171,709 – $188,879
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$101.98/hr
Range: $97.12 – $106.83
Annual Rate
$212,110
Range: $202,010 – $222,211
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$117.28/hr
Range: $111.69 – $122.85
Annual Rate
$243,926
Range: $232,311 – $255,543
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
