Lawyers Jobs Pay in Bismarck, ND
Average Hourly Pay
$61.37
91.8%Above national average
Range: $58.45 – $64.30
Average Annual Pay
$127,655
91.8%Above national average
Range: $121,576 – $133,734
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
$52.16/hr
Range: $49.68 – $54.65
Annual Rate
$108,507
Range: $103,340 – $113,674
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$61.37/hr
Range: $58.45 – $64.30
Annual Rate
$127,655
Range: $121,576 – $133,734
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$70.58/hr
Range: $67.22 – $73.94
Annual Rate
$146,803
Range: $139,812 – $153,794
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
