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How much does a Lawyer I make in Rhode Island? The average Lawyer I salary in Rhode Island is $106,390 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $91,390 and $123,190. 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.

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Lawyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $77,733 RI February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $91,390 RI February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $106,390 RI February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $123,190 RI February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $138,486 RI February 26, 2024
25% $91,390 10% $77,733 90% $138,486 75% $123,190 $106,390 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lawyer I 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 drafts of various agreements and documents. Being a Lawyer I 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 I 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 I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Lawyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Lawyer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Lawyer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $106,607 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $106,810 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $106,810 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $107,274 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $107,825 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $107,929 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $106,708 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $107,790 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $106,810 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $108,160 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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