Lawyers Jobs Pay in Waterbury-Shelton, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$86.00
168.8%Above national average
Range: $81.90 – $90.09
Average Annual Pay
$178,870
168.8%Above national average
Range: $170,352 – $187,387
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
$73.10/hr
Range: $69.62 – $76.58
Annual Rate
$152,040
Range: $144,799 – $159,279
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$86.00/hr
Range: $81.90 – $90.09
Annual Rate
$178,870
Range: $170,352 – $187,387
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$98.90/hr
Range: $94.19 – $103.60
Annual Rate
$205,700
Range: $195,905 – $215,495
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
