Lawyers Jobs Pay in Bloomington, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$64.39
101.2%Above national average
Range: $61.32 – $67.45
Average Annual Pay
$133,923
101.2%Above national average
Range: $127,546 – $140,300
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
$54.73/hr
Range: $52.12 – $57.33
Annual Rate
$113,835
Range: $108,414 – $119,255
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$64.39/hr
Range: $61.32 – $67.45
Annual Rate
$133,923
Range: $127,546 – $140,300
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$74.05/hr
Range: $70.52 – $77.57
Annual Rate
$154,011
Range: $146,678 – $161,345
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
