Lawyers Jobs Pay in Cleveland, OH
Average Hourly Pay
$74.99
134.3%Above national average
Range: $71.42 – $78.56
Average Annual Pay
$155,981
134.3%Above national average
Range: $148,554 – $163,409
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
$63.74/hr
Range: $60.71 – $66.78
Annual Rate
$132,584
Range: $126,271 – $138,898
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$74.99/hr
Range: $71.42 – $78.56
Annual Rate
$155,981
Range: $148,554 – $163,409
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.24/hr
Range: $82.13 – $90.34
Annual Rate
$179,378
Range: $170,837 – $187,920
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
