Lawyers Jobs Pay in Winston-Salem, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$88.12
175.4%Above national average
Range: $83.92 – $92.31
Average Annual Pay
$183,281
175.4%Above national average
Range: $174,554 – $192,009
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
$74.90/hr
Range: $71.33 – $78.46
Annual Rate
$155,789
Range: $148,371 – $163,208
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$88.12/hr
Range: $83.92 – $92.31
Annual Rate
$183,281
Range: $174,554 – $192,009
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$101.34/hr
Range: $96.51 – $106.16
Annual Rate
$210,773
Range: $200,737 – $220,810
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
