Lawyers Jobs Pay in Billings, MT
Average Hourly Pay
$54.81
71.3%Above national average
Range: $52.20 – $57.42
Average Annual Pay
$114,005
71.3%Above national average
Range: $108,576 – $119,434
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
$46.59/hr
Range: $44.37 – $48.81
Annual Rate
$96,904
Range: $92,290 – $101,519
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.81/hr
Range: $52.20 – $57.42
Annual Rate
$114,005
Range: $108,576 – $119,434
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$63.03/hr
Range: $60.03 – $66.03
Annual Rate
$131,106
Range: $124,862 – $137,349
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
