Lawyers Jobs Pay in Winchester, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$66.17
106.8%Above national average
Range: $63.02 – $69.32
Average Annual Pay
$137,636
106.8%Above national average
Range: $131,082 – $144,190
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
$56.24/hr
Range: $53.57 – $58.92
Annual Rate
$116,991
Range: $111,420 – $122,562
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.17/hr
Range: $63.02 – $69.32
Annual Rate
$137,636
Range: $131,082 – $144,190
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.10/hr
Range: $72.47 – $79.72
Annual Rate
$158,281
Range: $150,744 – $165,819
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
