Lawyers Jobs Pay in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$56.94
77.9%Above national average
Range: $54.23 – $59.65
Average Annual Pay
$118,438
77.9%Above national average
Range: $112,798 – $124,078
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
$48.40/hr
Range: $46.10 – $50.70
Annual Rate
$100,672
Range: $95,878 – $105,466
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$56.94/hr
Range: $54.23 – $59.65
Annual Rate
$118,438
Range: $112,798 – $124,078
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.48/hr
Range: $62.36 – $68.60
Annual Rate
$136,204
Range: $129,718 – $142,690
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
