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How much does a Lawyer I make in Tennessee? The average Lawyer I salary in Tennessee is $94,290 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $80,990 and $109,190. 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 $68,881 TN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $80,990 TN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $94,290 TN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $109,190 TN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lawyer I Salary $122,756 TN March 26, 2024
25% $80,990 10% $68,881 90% $122,756 75% $109,190 $94,290 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $91,569 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $86,889 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $89,534 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $94,621 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $93,298 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $95,130 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $92,586 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $93,909 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $92,586 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $92,586 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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