Lawyers Jobs Pay in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$61.02
90.7%Above national average
Range: $58.11 – $63.92
Average Annual Pay
$126,912
90.7%Above national average
Range: $120,869 – $132,956
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
$51.87/hr
Range: $49.39 – $54.33
Annual Rate
$107,875
Range: $102,739 – $113,013
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$61.02/hr
Range: $58.11 – $63.92
Annual Rate
$126,912
Range: $120,869 – $132,956
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$70.17/hr
Range: $66.83 – $73.51
Annual Rate
$145,949
Range: $138,999 – $152,899
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
