Lawyers Jobs Pay in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$70.01
118.8%Above national average
Range: $66.68 – $73.35
Average Annual Pay
$145,629
118.8%Above national average
Range: $138,694 – $152,564
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
$59.51/hr
Range: $56.68 – $62.35
Annual Rate
$123,785
Range: $117,890 – $129,679
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$70.01/hr
Range: $66.68 – $73.35
Annual Rate
$145,629
Range: $138,694 – $152,564
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$80.51/hr
Range: $76.68 – $84.35
Annual Rate
$167,473
Range: $159,498 – $175,449
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
