Lawyers Jobs Pay in Montgomery, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$65.33
104.2%Above national average
Range: $62.22 – $68.44
Average Annual Pay
$135,888
104.2%Above national average
Range: $129,418 – $142,359
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
$55.53/hr
Range: $52.89 – $58.17
Annual Rate
$115,505
Range: $110,005 – $121,005
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.33/hr
Range: $62.22 – $68.44
Annual Rate
$135,888
Range: $129,418 – $142,359
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.13/hr
Range: $71.55 – $78.71
Annual Rate
$156,271
Range: $148,831 – $163,713
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
