Lawyers Jobs Pay in Beckley, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$50.72
58.5%Above national average
Range: $48.30 – $53.13
Average Annual Pay
$105,487
58.5%Above national average
Range: $100,464 – $110,510
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
$43.11/hr
Range: $41.05 – $45.16
Annual Rate
$89,664
Range: $85,394 – $93,934
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$50.72/hr
Range: $48.30 – $53.13
Annual Rate
$105,487
Range: $100,464 – $110,510
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$58.33/hr
Range: $55.54 – $61.10
Annual Rate
$121,310
Range: $115,534 – $127,086
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
