Lawyers Jobs Pay in Owensboro, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$59.79
86.8%Above national average
Range: $56.94 – $62.63
Average Annual Pay
$124,357
86.8%Above national average
Range: $118,435 – $130,279
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
$50.82/hr
Range: $48.40 – $53.24
Annual Rate
$105,703
Range: $100,670 – $110,737
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$59.79/hr
Range: $56.94 – $62.63
Annual Rate
$124,357
Range: $118,435 – $130,279
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$68.76/hr
Range: $65.48 – $72.02
Annual Rate
$143,011
Range: $136,200 – $149,821
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
