Average Junior Associate Attorney Salary

$79,653
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$57k
MEDIAN
$80k
90%
$112k

The average salary for a Junior Associate Attorney is $79,653 in 2025

Base Salary
$57k - $112k
Bonus
$2k - $15k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$59k - $120k
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What Do Junior Associate Attorneys Do?

Junior Associate Attorney Tasks
  • Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, 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.
  • 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.
  • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases.
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What is the highest pay for Junior Associate Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Junior Associate Attorney is $112k / year

What is the lowest pay for Junior Associate Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Junior Associate Attorney is $57k / year

How can Junior Associate Attorneys increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Junior Associate Attorney is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Junior Associate Attorney that oversees more junior Junior Associate Attorneys, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.