• Lawyers
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 124,880
    $58,820 range bar $303,480
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Fast Growing
  • Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal proceedings or transactions.

What do they typically do

  • Advise and represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings and in other legal matters
  • Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in a case
  • Conduct research and analysis of legal issues
  • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
  • Present facts and findings relevant to a case on behalf of their clients
  • Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, contracts, and wills

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Openings 872

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