Lawyers Jobs Pay in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Average Hourly Pay
$59.21
85.0%Above national average
Range: $56.39 – $62.03
Average Annual Pay
$123,156
85.0%Above national average
Range: $117,291 – $129,020
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
$50.33/hr
Range: $47.93 – $52.73
Annual Rate
$104,683
Range: $99,697 – $109,667
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$59.21/hr
Range: $56.39 – $62.03
Annual Rate
$123,156
Range: $117,291 – $129,020
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$68.09/hr
Range: $64.85 – $71.33
Annual Rate
$141,629
Range: $134,885 – $148,373
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
