Lawyers Jobs Pay in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Average Hourly Pay
$52.09
62.8%Above national average
Range: $49.61 – $54.57
Average Annual Pay
$108,348
62.8%Above national average
Range: $103,189 – $113,508
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$44.28/hr
Range: $42.17 – $46.38
Annual Rate
$92,096
Range: $87,711 – $96,482
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$52.09/hr
Range: $49.61 – $54.57
Annual Rate
$108,348
Range: $103,189 – $113,508
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$59.90/hr
Range: $57.05 – $62.76
Annual Rate
$124,600
Range: $118,667 – $130,534
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
