Lawyers Jobs Pay in Lafayette, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$70.33
119.8%Above national average
Range: $66.98 – $73.68
Average Annual Pay
$146,284
119.8%Above national average
Range: $139,318 – $153,250
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
$59.78/hr
Range: $56.93 – $62.63
Annual Rate
$124,341
Range: $118,420 – $130,263
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$70.33/hr
Range: $66.98 – $73.68
Annual Rate
$146,284
Range: $139,318 – $153,250
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$80.88/hr
Range: $77.03 – $84.73
Annual Rate
$168,227
Range: $160,216 – $176,238
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
