Lawyers Jobs Pay in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$57.31
79.1%Above national average
Range: $54.58 – $60.04
Average Annual Pay
$119,203
79.1%Above national average
Range: $113,526 – $124,879
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
$48.71/hr
Range: $46.39 – $51.03
Annual Rate
$101,323
Range: $96,497 – $106,147
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.31/hr
Range: $54.58 – $60.04
Annual Rate
$119,203
Range: $113,526 – $124,879
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.91/hr
Range: $62.77 – $69.05
Annual Rate
$137,083
Range: $130,555 – $143,611
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
