Lawyers Jobs Pay in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
$78.66
145.8%Above national average
Range: $74.91 – $82.40
Average Annual Pay
$163,603
145.8%Above national average
Range: $155,813 – $171,394
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
$66.86/hr
Range: $63.67 – $70.04
Annual Rate
$139,063
Range: $132,441 – $145,685
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$78.66/hr
Range: $74.91 – $82.40
Annual Rate
$163,603
Range: $155,813 – $171,394
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$90.46/hr
Range: $86.15 – $94.76
Annual Rate
$188,143
Range: $179,185 – $197,103
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
