Lawyers Jobs Pay in Fayetteville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$57.57
79.9%Above national average
Range: $54.83 – $60.31
Average Annual Pay
$119,749
79.9%Above national average
Range: $114,046 – $125,451
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
$48.93/hr
Range: $46.61 – $51.26
Annual Rate
$101,787
Range: $96,939 – $106,633
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.57/hr
Range: $54.83 – $60.31
Annual Rate
$119,749
Range: $114,046 – $125,451
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$66.21/hr
Range: $63.05 – $69.36
Annual Rate
$137,711
Range: $131,153 – $144,269
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
