Lawyers Jobs Pay in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$66.68
108.4%Above national average
Range: $63.50 – $69.85
Average Annual Pay
$138,684
108.4%Above national average
Range: $132,080 – $145,288
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$56.68/hr
Range: $53.98 – $59.37
Annual Rate
$117,881
Range: $112,268 – $123,495
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$66.68/hr
Range: $63.50 – $69.85
Annual Rate
$138,684
Range: $132,080 – $145,288
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$76.68/hr
Range: $73.02 – $80.33
Annual Rate
$159,487
Range: $151,892 – $167,081
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
