Lawyers Jobs Pay in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$94.17
194.3%Above national average
Range: $89.69 – $98.66
Average Annual Pay
$195,883
194.3%Above national average
Range: $186,555 – $205,211
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
$80.04/hr
Range: $76.24 – $83.86
Annual Rate
$166,501
Range: $158,572 – $174,429
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$94.17/hr
Range: $89.69 – $98.66
Annual Rate
$195,883
Range: $186,555 – $205,211
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$108.30/hr
Range: $103.14 – $113.46
Annual Rate
$225,265
Range: $214,538 – $235,993
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
