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Updated: 21 May 2013
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Attorney / Lawyer 2013 Total Pay (?
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R86,467 - R573,110
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SalaryR80,961 - R529,889  
   
BonusR0.00 - R34,746  
Profit SharingR0.00 - R101,014  
CommissionR4,500 - R60,000  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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R86,467 - R573,110  
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Country: South Africa | Currency: ZAR | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 361

Attorney / Lawyer Tasks

  • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases.
  • Analyze and interpret laws, rulings and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
  • Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
  • Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
  • Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
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Companies and Industries for Attorney / Lawyer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Law FirmR74,069 - R544,320
Legal ServicesR76,762 - R543,909
Litigation SupportR81,708 - R544,489
Insurance CarrierR93,716 - R551,829
Real Estate Property ManagementR82,411 - R483,847
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Key Statistics for Attorney / Lawyer Salaries and Jobs

Female
59%
female alumni
 
Male
41%
male alumni
Salary:R122,987 - R270,286 R144,000 - R372,815
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
63%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
7%
20 years or more
4%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's DegreeR83,720 - R506,837
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)R77,477 - R494,847
Master of Laws (LLM)R138,000 - R613,727
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 30% dental benefits Dental: 4%
vision benefits Vision: 2% employee benefits None: 70%

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Attorney / Lawyer

Salary Range

R86,467 - R573,110
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Entry-Level Attorney
R37,924 - R214,327
Law Clerk
R17,879 - R132,277
Student Services Coordinator
R53,311 - R215,379
 
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Attorney / Lawyer

Salary Range

R86,467 - R573,110
payscale
Legal Advisor
R164,630 - R701,694
Human Resources (HR) Manager
R117,753 - R542,274
Associate Attorney
R60,200 - R515,062
 

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