Lawyers Jobs Pay in Columbia, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$74.98
134.3%Above national average
Range: $71.41 – $78.55
Average Annual Pay
$155,959
134.3%Above national average
Range: $148,533 – $163,386
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
$63.73/hr
Range: $60.70 – $66.77
Annual Rate
$132,565
Range: $126,253 – $138,878
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$74.98/hr
Range: $71.41 – $78.55
Annual Rate
$155,959
Range: $148,533 – $163,386
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.23/hr
Range: $82.12 – $90.33
Annual Rate
$179,353
Range: $170,813 – $187,894
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
