How much does a Managing Attorney make in California? The average Managing Attorney salary in California is $209,616 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $182,654 and $239,653. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Managing Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Managing Attorney Salary $158,107 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Managing Attorney Salary $182,654 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Managing Attorney Salary $209,616 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Managing Attorney Salary $239,653 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Managing Attorney Salary $267,000 CA February 26, 2024
25% $182,654 10% $158,107 90% $267,000 75% $239,653 $209,616 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Managing Attorney need?

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Product Development: Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.

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Leadership 0.25%
Product Development 0.03%
Futures 0.04%
Others 99.68%

Job Description for Managing Attorney

Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of a law firm or an organization's legal department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney monitors case status, timelines, and issues. Mentors and coaches attorneys and implements staff professional development programs. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Managing Attorney manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Managing Attorney typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $201,742 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $202,641 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $212,107 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $201,514 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $192,818 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $208,453 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $202,166 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $189,281 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $231,850 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $231,318 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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