Lawyers Jobs Pay in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$57.04
78.3%Above national average
Range: $54.32 – $59.75
Average Annual Pay
$118,635
78.3%Above national average
Range: $112,986 – $124,284
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
$48.48/hr
Range: $46.17 – $50.79
Annual Rate
$100,840
Range: $96,038 – $105,641
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.04/hr
Range: $54.32 – $59.75
Annual Rate
$118,635
Range: $112,986 – $124,284
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.60/hr
Range: $62.47 – $68.71
Annual Rate
$136,430
Range: $129,934 – $142,927
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
