Lawyers Jobs Pay in Cape Girardeau, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$54.47
70.2%Above national average
Range: $51.88 – $57.07
Average Annual Pay
$113,306
70.2%Above national average
Range: $107,910 – $118,701
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
$46.30/hr
Range: $44.10 – $48.51
Annual Rate
$96,310
Range: $91,724 – $100,896
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.47/hr
Range: $51.88 – $57.07
Annual Rate
$113,306
Range: $107,910 – $118,701
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.64/hr
Range: $59.66 – $65.63
Annual Rate
$130,302
Range: $124,096 – $136,506
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
