Lawyers Jobs Pay in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$66.09
106.5%Above national average
Range: $62.94 – $69.23
Average Annual Pay
$137,461
106.5%Above national average
Range: $130,915 – $144,007
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
$56.18/hr
Range: $53.50 – $58.85
Annual Rate
$116,842
Range: $111,278 – $122,406
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.09/hr
Range: $62.94 – $69.23
Annual Rate
$137,461
Range: $130,915 – $144,007
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.00/hr
Range: $72.38 – $79.61
Annual Rate
$158,080
Range: $150,552 – $165,608
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
