Lawyers Jobs Pay in South Carolina, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$66.89
109.0%Above national average
Range: $63.70 – $70.07
Average Annual Pay
$139,121
109.0%Above national average
Range: $132,496 – $145,746
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
$56.86/hr
Range: $54.15 – $59.56
Annual Rate
$118,253
Range: $112,622 – $123,884
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.89/hr
Range: $63.70 – $70.07
Annual Rate
$139,121
Range: $132,496 – $145,746
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.92/hr
Range: $73.25 – $80.58
Annual Rate
$159,989
Range: $152,370 – $167,608
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
