Lawyers Jobs Pay in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$69.56
117.4%Above national average
Range: $66.25 – $72.88
Average Annual Pay
$144,690
117.4%Above national average
Range: $137,800 – $151,580
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
$59.13/hr
Range: $56.31 – $61.95
Annual Rate
$122,987
Range: $117,130 – $128,843
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$69.56/hr
Range: $66.25 – $72.88
Annual Rate
$144,690
Range: $137,800 – $151,580
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$79.99/hr
Range: $76.19 – $83.81
Annual Rate
$166,394
Range: $158,470 – $174,317
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
