Lawyers Jobs Pay in Hammond, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$51.61
61.3%Above national average
Range: $49.15 – $54.07
Average Annual Pay
$107,344
61.3%Above national average
Range: $102,232 – $112,455
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
$43.87/hr
Range: $41.78 – $45.96
Annual Rate
$91,242
Range: $86,897 – $95,587
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$51.61/hr
Range: $49.15 – $54.07
Annual Rate
$107,344
Range: $102,232 – $112,455
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$59.35/hr
Range: $56.52 – $62.18
Annual Rate
$123,446
Range: $117,567 – $129,323
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
