Lawyers Jobs Pay in North Carolina, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$80.68
152.1%Above national average
Range: $76.84 – $84.52
Average Annual Pay
$167,819
152.1%Above national average
Range: $159,827 – $175,810
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
$68.58/hr
Range: $65.31 – $71.84
Annual Rate
$142,646
Range: $135,853 – $149,439
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.68/hr
Range: $76.84 – $84.52
Annual Rate
$167,819
Range: $159,827 – $175,810
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$92.78/hr
Range: $88.37 – $97.20
Annual Rate
$192,992
Range: $183,801 – $202,181
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
