Lawyers Jobs Pay in Yakima, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$66.91
109.1%Above national average
Range: $63.72 – $70.09
Average Annual Pay
$139,164
109.1%Above national average
Range: $132,538 – $145,791
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
$56.87/hr
Range: $54.16 – $59.58
Annual Rate
$118,289
Range: $112,657 – $123,922
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.91/hr
Range: $63.72 – $70.09
Annual Rate
$139,164
Range: $132,538 – $145,791
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.95/hr
Range: $73.28 – $80.60
Annual Rate
$160,039
Range: $152,419 – $167,660
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
