Lawyers Jobs Pay in Decatur, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$57.90
80.9%Above national average
Range: $55.14 – $60.65
Average Annual Pay
$120,426
80.9%Above national average
Range: $114,691 – $126,160
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
$49.21/hr
Range: $46.87 – $51.55
Annual Rate
$102,362
Range: $97,487 – $107,236
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.90/hr
Range: $55.14 – $60.65
Annual Rate
$120,426
Range: $114,691 – $126,160
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$66.58/hr
Range: $63.41 – $69.75
Annual Rate
$138,490
Range: $131,895 – $145,084
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
