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Litigation Attorney Salary Guide (2026)

Explore salary ranges, in-demand skills, valuable certifications, and career progression for litigation attorney roles across the legal industry.

Avg. Salary

$95,000 - $190,000

Level

Mid-Senior Level

Salary Range

Low

$95,000

Midpoint

$142,500

High

$190,000

$0$247,000
Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Key Skills

The most in-demand skills for litigation attorney roles, based on current job postings.

Civil LitigationWestlaw / LexisNexisE-Discovery (Relativity)Deposition PracticeMotion DraftingFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureMediation & ArbitrationCase Management (Clio)Trial PreparationLegal Research & Writing

Certifications That Boost Salary

These certifications are commonly associated with higher compensation for litigation attorney roles.

State Bar Admission

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