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How much does a Lawyer II make in New Jersey? The average Lawyer II salary in New Jersey is $149,360 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $125,820 and $172,570. 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.

Lawyer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lawyer II Salary $104,388 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lawyer II Salary $125,820 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lawyer II Salary $149,360 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lawyer II Salary $172,570 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lawyer II Salary $193,701 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $125,820 10% $104,388 90% $193,701 75% $172,570 $149,360 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lawyer II provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions, reports, guidelines and participates in major legal actions. Reviews contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc., and reviews the drafts of various agreements and documents. Being a Lawyer II participates in Legal department initiatives such as template agreement development and recommends to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations. Works closely with other departments to foresee and protect company against legal risks. In addition, Lawyer II requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Lawyer II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Lawyer II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $153,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $156,716 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $156,852 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $153,854 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $159,169 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $153,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $151,673 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $152,900 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $156,852 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $153,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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