Lawyers Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$77.23
141.3%Above national average
Range: $73.55 – $80.91
Average Annual Pay
$160,633
141.3%Above national average
Range: $152,984 – $168,282
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
$65.65/hr
Range: $62.52 – $68.77
Annual Rate
$136,538
Range: $130,036 – $143,040
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$77.23/hr
Range: $73.55 – $80.91
Annual Rate
$160,633
Range: $152,984 – $168,282
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$88.81/hr
Range: $84.58 – $93.05
Annual Rate
$184,728
Range: $175,932 – $193,524
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
