Lawyers Jobs Pay in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$74.96
134.2%Above national average
Range: $71.39 – $78.53
Average Annual Pay
$155,916
134.2%Above national average
Range: $148,491 – $163,340
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
$63.72/hr
Range: $60.68 – $66.75
Annual Rate
$132,529
Range: $126,217 – $138,839
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$74.96/hr
Range: $71.39 – $78.53
Annual Rate
$155,916
Range: $148,491 – $163,340
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.20/hr
Range: $82.10 – $90.31
Annual Rate
$179,303
Range: $170,765 – $187,841
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
