Lawyers Jobs Pay in Charlottesville, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$76.65
139.5%Above national average
Range: $73.00 – $80.30
Average Annual Pay
$159,432
139.5%Above national average
Range: $151,840 – $167,024
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
$65.15/hr
Range: $62.05 – $68.25
Annual Rate
$135,517
Range: $129,064 – $141,970
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$76.65/hr
Range: $73.00 – $80.30
Annual Rate
$159,432
Range: $151,840 – $167,024
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$88.15/hr
Range: $83.95 – $92.34
Annual Rate
$183,347
Range: $174,616 – $192,078
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
