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Updated: 17 May 2013
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Entry-Level Attorney 2013 Total Pay (?
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$36,090 - $87,820
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Salary$36,878 - $80,273  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $10,115  
Profit Sharing$-0.49 - $19,442  
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$36,090 - $87,820  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 17 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 443

Entry-Level Attorney Tasks

  • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases.
  • Analyze and interpret laws, rulings and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
  • Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
  • Advise clients in business transactions, claim liablility, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
  • Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
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Companies and Industries for Entry-Level Attorney Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Law Office$40,081 - $86,678
Legal Services$40,645 - $87,748
Litigation Support$40,648 - $83,558
Software Services$42,401 - $108,814
Real Estate$39,893 - $85,188
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Key Statistics for Entry-Level Attorney Salaries and Jobs

Female
49%
female alumni
 
Male
51%
male alumni
Salary:$38,293 - $61,414 $45,362 - $66,060
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
44%
1-4 years
54%
5-9 years
2%
10-19 years
1%
20 years or more
0%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 72% dental benefits Dental: 46%
vision benefits Vision: 35% employee benefits None: 27%

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Entry-Level Attorney

Salary Range

$36,090 - $87,820
payscale
Law Clerk
$21,221 - $56,964
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
$24,294 - $55,591
Paralegal
$26,996 - $62,363
 
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Entry-Level Attorney

Salary Range

$36,090 - $87,820
payscale
Attorney / Lawyer
$45,681 - $175,409
Associate Attorney (Law Firm)
$46,403 - $145,604
Associate Attorney
$44,513 - $145,292
 

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