Lawyers Jobs Pay in Virginia, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$87.43
173.2%Above national average
Range: $83.27 – $91.60
Average Annual Pay
$181,862
173.2%Above national average
Range: $173,202 – $190,522
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
$74.32/hr
Range: $70.78 – $77.86
Annual Rate
$154,583
Range: $147,222 – $161,944
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$87.43/hr
Range: $83.27 – $91.60
Annual Rate
$181,862
Range: $173,202 – $190,522
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$100.54/hr
Range: $95.76 – $105.34
Annual Rate
$209,141
Range: $199,182 – $219,100
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
