Lawyers Jobs Pay in Rocky Mount, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$65.51
104.7%Above national average
Range: $62.39 – $68.63
Average Annual Pay
$136,260
104.7%Above national average
Range: $129,771 – $142,748
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
$55.68/hr
Range: $53.03 – $58.34
Annual Rate
$115,821
Range: $110,305 – $121,336
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.51/hr
Range: $62.39 – $68.63
Annual Rate
$136,260
Range: $129,771 – $142,748
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.34/hr
Range: $71.75 – $78.92
Annual Rate
$156,699
Range: $149,237 – $164,160
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
