Lawyers Jobs Pay in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$66.95
109.2%Above national average
Range: $63.76 – $70.14
Average Annual Pay
$139,252
109.2%Above national average
Range: $132,621 – $145,883
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
$56.91/hr
Range: $54.20 – $59.62
Annual Rate
$118,364
Range: $112,728 – $124,001
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.95/hr
Range: $63.76 – $70.14
Annual Rate
$139,252
Range: $132,621 – $145,883
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.99/hr
Range: $73.32 – $80.66
Annual Rate
$160,140
Range: $152,514 – $167,765
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
