Lawyers Jobs Pay in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$71.07
122.1%Above national average
Range: $67.69 – $74.46
Average Annual Pay
$147,835
122.1%Above national average
Range: $140,795 – $154,875
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
$60.41/hr
Range: $57.54 – $63.29
Annual Rate
$125,660
Range: $119,676 – $131,644
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$71.07/hr
Range: $67.69 – $74.46
Annual Rate
$147,835
Range: $140,795 – $154,875
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$81.73/hr
Range: $77.84 – $85.63
Annual Rate
$170,010
Range: $161,914 – $178,106
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
