Lawyers Jobs Pay in Fort Smith, AR
Average Hourly Pay
$54.18
69.3%Above national average
Range: $51.60 – $56.76
Average Annual Pay
$112,694
69.3%Above national average
Range: $107,328 – $118,061
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
$46.05/hr
Range: $43.86 – $48.25
Annual Rate
$95,790
Range: $91,229 – $100,352
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.18/hr
Range: $51.60 – $56.76
Annual Rate
$112,694
Range: $107,328 – $118,061
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.31/hr
Range: $59.34 – $65.27
Annual Rate
$129,598
Range: $123,427 – $135,770
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
