Lawyers Jobs Pay in Springfield, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$83.57
161.2%Above national average
Range: $79.59 – $87.55
Average Annual Pay
$173,825
161.2%Above national average
Range: $165,547 – $182,102
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
$71.03/hr
Range: $67.65 – $74.42
Annual Rate
$147,751
Range: $140,715 – $154,787
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$83.57/hr
Range: $79.59 – $87.55
Annual Rate
$173,825
Range: $165,547 – $182,102
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$96.11/hr
Range: $91.53 – $100.68
Annual Rate
$199,899
Range: $190,379 – $209,417
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
