Lawyers Jobs Pay in Wheeling, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$64.81
102.5%Above national average
Range: $61.72 – $67.89
Average Annual Pay
$134,796
102.5%Above national average
Range: $128,378 – $141,215
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
$55.09/hr
Range: $52.46 – $57.71
Annual Rate
$114,577
Range: $109,121 – $120,033
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$64.81/hr
Range: $61.72 – $67.89
Annual Rate
$134,796
Range: $128,378 – $141,215
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$74.53/hr
Range: $70.98 – $78.07
Annual Rate
$155,015
Range: $147,635 – $162,397
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
