Lawyers Jobs Pay in Colorado, CO
Average Hourly Pay
$105.36
229.3%Above national average
Range: $100.34 – $110.37
Average Annual Pay
$219,143
229.3%Above national average
Range: $208,707 – $229,578
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
$89.56/hr
Range: $85.29 – $93.81
Annual Rate
$186,272
Range: $177,401 – $195,141
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$105.36/hr
Range: $100.34 – $110.37
Annual Rate
$219,143
Range: $208,707 – $229,578
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$121.16/hr
Range: $115.39 – $126.93
Annual Rate
$252,014
Range: $240,013 – $264,015
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
