Lawyers Jobs Pay in Appleton, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$75.59
136.2%Above national average
Range: $71.99 – $79.19
Average Annual Pay
$157,226
136.2%Above national average
Range: $149,739 – $164,713
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
$64.25/hr
Range: $61.19 – $67.31
Annual Rate
$133,642
Range: $127,278 – $140,006
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.59/hr
Range: $71.99 – $79.19
Annual Rate
$157,226
Range: $149,739 – $164,713
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.93/hr
Range: $82.79 – $91.07
Annual Rate
$180,810
Range: $172,200 – $189,420
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
