How much does an Attorney V make in California? The average Attorney V salary in California is $234,836 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $209,462 and $258,803. 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.

Attorney V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Attorney V Salary $186,361 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Attorney V Salary $209,462 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Attorney V Salary $234,836 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Attorney V Salary $258,803 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Attorney V Salary $280,623 CA March 26, 2024
25% $209,462 10% $186,361 90% $280,623 75% $258,803 $234,836 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Attorney V need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

Planning 3.62%
Futures 2.41%
Background Check 1.89%
Others 92.08%

Job Description for Attorney V

Attorney V is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney V researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney V represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be an Attorney V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $224,403 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $227,597 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $235,688 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $223,978 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $218,229 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $232,281 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $225,042 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $212,055 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $259,746 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $259,107 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Attorney V

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For Attorney V, the upper level is Attorney VI and then progresses to Managing Attorney.

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