Lawyers Jobs Pay in Goldsboro, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$62.29
94.7%Above national average
Range: $59.32 – $65.25
Average Annual Pay
$129,555
94.7%Above national average
Range: $123,386 – $135,724
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
$52.95/hr
Range: $50.42 – $55.46
Annual Rate
$110,122
Range: $104,878 – $115,365
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.29/hr
Range: $59.32 – $65.25
Annual Rate
$129,555
Range: $123,386 – $135,724
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.63/hr
Range: $68.22 – $75.04
Annual Rate
$148,988
Range: $141,894 – $156,083
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
