Lawyers Jobs Pay in Columbia, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$69.15
116.1%Above national average
Range: $65.86 – $72.45
Average Annual Pay
$143,838
116.1%Above national average
Range: $136,989 – $150,688
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
$58.78/hr
Range: $55.98 – $61.58
Annual Rate
$122,262
Range: $116,441 – $128,085
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$69.15/hr
Range: $65.86 – $72.45
Annual Rate
$143,838
Range: $136,989 – $150,688
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$79.52/hr
Range: $75.74 – $83.32
Annual Rate
$165,414
Range: $157,537 – $173,291
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
