Lawyers Jobs Pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Average Hourly Pay
$75.79
136.8%Above national average
Range: $72.18 – $79.40
Average Annual Pay
$157,641
136.8%Above national average
Range: $150,134 – $165,148
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
$64.42/hr
Range: $61.35 – $67.49
Annual Rate
$133,995
Range: $127,614 – $140,376
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.79/hr
Range: $72.18 – $79.40
Annual Rate
$157,641
Range: $150,134 – $165,148
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$87.16/hr
Range: $83.01 – $91.31
Annual Rate
$181,287
Range: $172,654 – $189,920
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
