Lawyers Jobs Pay in Morristown, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$62.78
96.2%Above national average
Range: $59.79 – $65.77
Average Annual Pay
$130,581
96.2%Above national average
Range: $124,363 – $136,800
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
$53.36/hr
Range: $50.82 – $55.90
Annual Rate
$110,994
Range: $105,709 – $116,280
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.78/hr
Range: $59.79 – $65.77
Annual Rate
$130,581
Range: $124,363 – $136,800
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$72.20/hr
Range: $68.76 – $75.64
Annual Rate
$150,168
Range: $143,017 – $157,320
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
