Lawyers Jobs Pay in Greensboro-High Point, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$71.43
123.2%Above national average
Range: $68.03 – $74.83
Average Annual Pay
$148,578
123.2%Above national average
Range: $141,502 – $155,653
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
$60.72/hr
Range: $57.83 – $63.61
Annual Rate
$126,291
Range: $120,277 – $132,305
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$71.43/hr
Range: $68.03 – $74.83
Annual Rate
$148,578
Range: $141,502 – $155,653
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$82.14/hr
Range: $78.23 – $86.05
Annual Rate
$170,865
Range: $162,727 – $179,001
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
