Lawyers Jobs Pay in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$80.52
151.6%Above national average
Range: $76.69 – $84.36
Average Annual Pay
$167,491
151.6%Above national average
Range: $159,515 – $175,467
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
$68.44/hr
Range: $65.19 – $71.71
Annual Rate
$142,367
Range: $135,588 – $149,147
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.52/hr
Range: $76.69 – $84.36
Annual Rate
$167,491
Range: $159,515 – $175,467
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$92.60/hr
Range: $88.19 – $97.01
Annual Rate
$192,615
Range: $183,442 – $201,787
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
