Lawyers Jobs Pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$84.00
162.5%Above national average
Range: $80.00 – $88.00
Average Annual Pay
$174,720
162.5%Above national average
Range: $166,400 – $183,040
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
$71.40/hr
Range: $68.00 – $74.80
Annual Rate
$148,512
Range: $141,440 – $155,584
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$84.00/hr
Range: $80.00 – $88.00
Annual Rate
$174,720
Range: $166,400 – $183,040
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$96.60/hr
Range: $92.00 – $101.20
Annual Rate
$200,928
Range: $191,360 – $210,496
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
