Lawyers Jobs Pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$92.81
190.0%Above national average
Range: $88.39 – $97.23
Average Annual Pay
$193,044
190.0%Above national average
Range: $183,851 – $202,236
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
$78.89/hr
Range: $75.13 – $82.65
Annual Rate
$164,087
Range: $156,273 – $171,901
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$92.81/hr
Range: $88.39 – $97.23
Annual Rate
$193,044
Range: $183,851 – $202,236
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$106.73/hr
Range: $101.65 – $111.81
Annual Rate
$222,001
Range: $211,429 – $232,571
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
