Lawyers Jobs Pay in Roanoke, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$76.97
140.5%Above national average
Range: $73.30 – $80.63
Average Annual Pay
$160,087
140.5%Above national average
Range: $152,464 – $167,710
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
$65.42/hr
Range: $62.30 – $68.54
Annual Rate
$136,074
Range: $129,594 – $142,554
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$76.97/hr
Range: $73.30 – $80.63
Annual Rate
$160,087
Range: $152,464 – $167,710
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$88.52/hr
Range: $84.29 – $92.72
Annual Rate
$184,100
Range: $175,334 – $192,866
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
