Lawyers Jobs Pay in Chattanooga, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$70.67
120.8%Above national average
Range: $67.30 – $74.03
Average Annual Pay
$146,983
120.8%Above national average
Range: $139,984 – $153,982
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
$60.07/hr
Range: $57.20 – $62.93
Annual Rate
$124,936
Range: $118,986 – $130,885
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$70.67/hr
Range: $67.30 – $74.03
Annual Rate
$146,983
Range: $139,984 – $153,982
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$81.27/hr
Range: $77.39 – $85.13
Annual Rate
$169,030
Range: $160,982 – $177,079
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
