Lawyers Jobs Pay in Jackson, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$77.58
142.4%Above national average
Range: $73.89 – $81.28
Average Annual Pay
$161,376
142.4%Above national average
Range: $153,691 – $169,060
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
$65.94/hr
Range: $62.81 – $69.09
Annual Rate
$137,170
Range: $130,637 – $143,701
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$77.58/hr
Range: $73.89 – $81.28
Annual Rate
$161,376
Range: $153,691 – $169,060
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$89.22/hr
Range: $84.97 – $93.47
Annual Rate
$185,582
Range: $176,745 – $194,419
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
