Lawyers Jobs Pay in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$75.58
136.2%Above national average
Range: $71.98 – $79.18
Average Annual Pay
$157,204
136.2%Above national average
Range: $149,718 – $164,690
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
$64.24/hr
Range: $61.18 – $67.30
Annual Rate
$133,623
Range: $127,260 – $139,987
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.58/hr
Range: $71.98 – $79.18
Annual Rate
$157,204
Range: $149,718 – $164,690
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.92/hr
Range: $82.78 – $91.06
Annual Rate
$180,785
Range: $172,176 – $189,393
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
