Lawyers Jobs Pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$58.89
84.0%Above national average
Range: $56.09 – $61.70
Average Annual Pay
$122,501
84.0%Above national average
Range: $116,667 – $128,334
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
$50.06/hr
Range: $47.68 – $52.45
Annual Rate
$104,126
Range: $99,167 – $109,084
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$58.89/hr
Range: $56.09 – $61.70
Annual Rate
$122,501
Range: $116,667 – $128,334
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$67.72/hr
Range: $64.50 – $70.95
Annual Rate
$140,876
Range: $134,167 – $147,584
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
