Lawyers Jobs Pay in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$65.99
106.2%Above national average
Range: $62.85 – $69.14
Average Annual Pay
$137,264
106.2%Above national average
Range: $130,728 – $143,801
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
$56.09/hr
Range: $53.42 – $58.77
Annual Rate
$116,674
Range: $111,119 – $122,231
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.99/hr
Range: $62.85 – $69.14
Annual Rate
$137,264
Range: $130,728 – $143,801
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.89/hr
Range: $72.28 – $79.51
Annual Rate
$157,854
Range: $150,337 – $165,371
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
