Lawyers Jobs Pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Average Hourly Pay
$103.43
223.2%Above national average
Range: $98.50 – $108.35
Average Annual Pay
$215,124
223.2%Above national average
Range: $204,880 – $225,368
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
$87.92/hr
Range: $83.72 – $92.10
Annual Rate
$182,855
Range: $174,148 – $191,563
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$103.43/hr
Range: $98.50 – $108.35
Annual Rate
$215,124
Range: $204,880 – $225,368
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$118.94/hr
Range: $113.27 – $124.60
Annual Rate
$247,393
Range: $235,612 – $259,173
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
