How much does a lawyer earn and how to stand out in the profession

Do you know how much a lawyer earns and how you can become a better professional in this area?

What is the role of the lawyer?

The role of the lawyer is a very important professional for our society, his main role is to defend the interests of his clients based on Brazilian laws.

To do this, the professional must spend 5 years studying law and obtain his or her law card. OAB, Bar Association, in which it is necessary to take a test to be able to have the right to act as a lawyer.

Therefore, a lawyer is a legally qualified professional to represent and advise clients on a wide range of legal issues.

And after graduating, the professional can choose to specialize in a specific area, of which there are many.

Areas of law

And to understand better, let's see what the main areas of law are:

Civil

It is the main area in Brazil and mainly deals with disputes between individuals or legal entities. Includes family law, succession, contracts and others.

Labor

The labor area is also one of the busiest in our country, professionals in this area will represent professionals or companies in matters related to employment, retirement or union issues.

Tax

Tax law is directly related to taxes, such as: taxes, fees, contributions, among others.

Criminal

This branch of the area is related to crimes and penalties, covering areas of criminal, criminal, and other processes. 

Professionals specialized in criminal law work to defend victims and suspects of crimes.

Other areas

In addition to these areas, there are many others such as environmental, business, contractual, consumer, technology, public, social security law and others.

How much does a lawyer earn?

A lawyer's salary can vary significantly depending on several factors, such as the region of the country, demand, area of specialization, experience and even their reputation.

Glassdoor, a jobs and company reviews website, provides monthly updated data on average salaries in Brazil.

And currently, August 2023, the average is from R$5 thousand reais to R$24 thousand, when hired by firms or providing services, hired through public competitions, the professional can have higher salaries.

Other positions

Furthermore, those who study law can work in other positions with higher salaries, not only as a lawyer, but also as:

• Delegate: from R$2,466 to R$25,925;
• Judge: from R$12 thousand to R$42,884;
• Judge: around R$40 thousand;
• Union Lawyer: around R$73,959;
• Attorney: from R$4,033 to R$30,500;
• Public Prosecutor: around R$30 thousand;
• Public defender: around R$20 thousand.

How to stand out?

To be a good professional and with a good reputation, it is necessary to continue studying and updating yourself to improve your performance. curriculum.

Laws are constantly changing, therefore, it is necessary to keep an eye on possible news coming out of the Federal Government.

Furthermore, it is always necessary to improve your soft communication skills to create relationships not only with your clients, but also with other professionals in the field, in order to generate networking.