Lawyers Jobs Pay in Columbus, OH
Average Hourly Pay
$75.85
137.0%Above national average
Range: $72.24 – $79.46
Average Annual Pay
$157,772
137.0%Above national average
Range: $150,259 – $165,285
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
$64.47/hr
Range: $61.40 – $67.54
Annual Rate
$134,106
Range: $127,720 – $140,492
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.85/hr
Range: $72.24 – $79.46
Annual Rate
$157,772
Range: $150,259 – $165,285
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$87.23/hr
Range: $83.08 – $91.38
Annual Rate
$181,438
Range: $172,798 – $190,078
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
