Lawyer salary

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Industries with the highest average salaries for Lawyers

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Legal

$115,8352,435 openings

Government & Defence

$114,472617 openings

Community Services & Development

$96,48390 openings

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Latest Lawyer jobs on SEEK

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Junior Lawyer / Graduate Lawyer (Multiple Positions Available)

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

Melbourne Legal Advisory

South Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Casual/Vacation

Legal

3d ago

Criminal Lawyer (Maroochydore)

Legal Aid Queensland

Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD

Contract/Temp

Legal

10h ago

Lawyer (Travel Opportunities)

Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC

Hudson - Risk and Compliance

Lawyer - Commercial & Governance

City of Greater Bendigo

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (Criminal jurisdiction)

Licensing Officer x 3

Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner

Lawyer (Travel Opportunities)

Commercial Litigation Lawyer and Taxation Lawyer

McEvoy Legal

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Tomago, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Murphy's Lawyers Inc.

Generalist Lawyer Solicitor WFH

Lawyer (Travel Opportunities)

Paralegal/PLT/Junior Lawyer

Graeme A Ryan and Associates

Department of Justice

Senior Legal Adviser- Relocate to Melbourne

DGS - General Counsel

Junior Lawyer or Senior Law Student - Litigation

McCabe Partners Lawyers

Taren Point, Sydney NSW

Anderson Gray Lawyers

Birtinya, Sunshine Coast QLD

Full Time

Legal

1d ago

Admitted Solicitors 1-2 yrs PQE

Woods & Day Solicitors

Junior Commercial Lawyer

Marjason & Marjason Solicitors

Queanbeyan, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW

Full Time

Legal

8h ago

Lawyer - Asset & Corporate Finance

David Grant and Associates

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

Full Time

Legal

10h ago

Aviation Litigation Lawyer – Junior Solicitor or Graduate

Double Bay, Sydney NSW

Full Time

Legal

16d ago

Junior Property Lawyer

Matthews Folbigg

Parramatta, Sydney NSW

Development Lawyers Pty Ltd

Barangaroo, Sydney NSW

In-House Counsel - Brisbane or Adelaide offices

Mutual Marketplace Pty Ltd

Law Graduate Position

Property Lawyer Part-time

Lawyers - Legal Officer - Legal Counsel

Coal LSL

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Full Time

Legal

5d ago

Solicitor (Partner Opportunity)

XO Accounting

Werribee, Melbourne VIC

Full Time

Legal

2d ago

Senior Government Lawyer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

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Where are Lawyers paid the most?

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Average salary

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$127,500

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$120,000

Alice Springs & Central Australia

$116,523

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Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast

$113,647

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Sydney

$110,000

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Gosford & Central Coast

$107,500

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Perth

$106,250

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