Lawyers Jobs Pay in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$60.08
87.8%Above national average
Range: $57.22 – $62.94
Average Annual Pay
$124,968
87.8%Above national average
Range: $119,018 – $130,919
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
$51.07/hr
Range: $48.64 – $53.50
Annual Rate
$106,223
Range: $101,165 – $111,281
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$60.08/hr
Range: $57.22 – $62.94
Annual Rate
$124,968
Range: $119,018 – $130,919
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$69.09/hr
Range: $65.80 – $72.38
Annual Rate
$143,713
Range: $136,871 – $150,557
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
