Lawyers Jobs Pay in Tennessee, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$78.39
145.0%Above national average
Range: $74.66 – $82.13
Average Annual Pay
$163,057
145.0%Above national average
Range: $155,293 – $170,822
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
$66.63/hr
Range: $63.46 – $69.81
Annual Rate
$138,598
Range: $131,999 – $145,199
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$78.39/hr
Range: $74.66 – $82.13
Annual Rate
$163,057
Range: $155,293 – $170,822
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$90.15/hr
Range: $85.86 – $94.45
Annual Rate
$187,516
Range: $178,587 – $196,445
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
