Lawyers Jobs Pay in Sherman-Denison, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$71.47
123.3%Above national average
Range: $68.07 – $74.88
Average Annual Pay
$148,665
123.3%Above national average
Range: $141,586 – $155,744
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
$60.75/hr
Range: $57.86 – $63.65
Annual Rate
$126,365
Range: $120,348 – $132,382
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$71.47/hr
Range: $68.07 – $74.88
Annual Rate
$148,665
Range: $141,586 – $155,744
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$82.19/hr
Range: $78.28 – $86.11
Annual Rate
$170,965
Range: $162,824 – $179,106
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
