Lawyers Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$158.73
396.0%Above national average
Range: $151.17 – $166.29
Average Annual Pay
$330,155
396.0%Above national average
Range: $314,434 – $345,877
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
$134.92/hr
Range: $128.49 – $141.35
Annual Rate
$280,632
Range: $267,269 – $293,995
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$158.73/hr
Range: $151.17 – $166.29
Annual Rate
$330,155
Range: $314,434 – $345,877
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$182.54/hr
Range: $173.85 – $191.23
Annual Rate
$379,678
Range: $361,599 – $397,759
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
