Lawyers Jobs Pay in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$55.74
74.2%Above national average
Range: $53.09 – $58.40
Average Annual Pay
$115,949
74.2%Above national average
Range: $110,427 – $121,470
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
$47.38/hr
Range: $45.13 – $49.64
Annual Rate
$98,557
Range: $93,863 – $103,250
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.74/hr
Range: $53.09 – $58.40
Annual Rate
$115,949
Range: $110,427 – $121,470
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.10/hr
Range: $61.05 – $67.16
Annual Rate
$133,341
Range: $126,991 – $139,691
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
