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How much does a Lawyer I make in Georgia? The average Lawyer I salary in Georgia is $98,390 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,590 and $113,990. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Lawyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $72,026 GA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $84,590 GA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $98,390 GA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $113,990 GA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $128,193 GA March 26, 2024
25% $84,590 10% $72,026 90% $128,193 75% $113,990 $98,390 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lawyer I provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions, reports, guidelines and participates in major legal actions. Reviews contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc., and reviews drafts of various agreements and documents. Being a Lawyer I participates in Legal department initiatives such as template agreement development and recommends to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations. Works closely with other departments to foresee and protect company against legal risks. In addition, Lawyer I requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Lawyer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Lawyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Lawyer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Lawyer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $98,894 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $95,333 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $90,755 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $91,467 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $94,418 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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