Lawyers Jobs Pay in Knoxville, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$76.34
138.6%Above national average
Range: $72.70 – $79.97
Average Annual Pay
$158,777
138.6%Above national average
Range: $151,216 – $166,338
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
$64.89/hr
Range: $61.80 – $67.97
Annual Rate
$134,960
Range: $128,534 – $141,387
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$76.34/hr
Range: $72.70 – $79.97
Annual Rate
$158,777
Range: $151,216 – $166,338
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$87.79/hr
Range: $83.60 – $91.97
Annual Rate
$182,594
Range: $173,898 – $191,289
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
