Lawyers Jobs Pay in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$62.66
95.8%Above national average
Range: $59.68 – $65.65
Average Annual Pay
$130,341
95.8%Above national average
Range: $124,134 – $136,548
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
$53.26/hr
Range: $50.73 – $55.80
Annual Rate
$110,790
Range: $105,514 – $116,066
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.66/hr
Range: $59.68 – $65.65
Annual Rate
$130,341
Range: $124,134 – $136,548
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$72.06/hr
Range: $68.63 – $75.50
Annual Rate
$149,892
Range: $142,754 – $157,030
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
