Lawyers Jobs Pay in Baton Rouge, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$62.00
93.8%Above national average
Range: $59.05 – $64.96
Average Annual Pay
$128,965
93.8%Above national average
Range: $122,824 – $135,106
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
$52.70/hr
Range: $50.19 – $55.22
Annual Rate
$109,620
Range: $104,400 – $114,840
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.00/hr
Range: $59.05 – $64.96
Annual Rate
$128,965
Range: $122,824 – $135,106
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.30/hr
Range: $67.91 – $74.70
Annual Rate
$148,310
Range: $141,248 – $155,372
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
