Lawyers Jobs Pay in Sumter, SC
Average Hourly Pay
$57.34
79.2%Above national average
Range: $54.61 – $60.07
Average Annual Pay
$119,268
79.2%Above national average
Range: $113,589 – $124,948
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
$48.74/hr
Range: $46.42 – $51.06
Annual Rate
$101,378
Range: $96,551 – $106,206
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.34/hr
Range: $54.61 – $60.07
Annual Rate
$119,268
Range: $113,589 – $124,948
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.94/hr
Range: $62.80 – $69.08
Annual Rate
$137,158
Range: $130,627 – $143,690
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
