Lawyers Jobs Pay in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$70.57
120.5%Above national average
Range: $67.21 – $73.93
Average Annual Pay
$146,787
120.5%Above national average
Range: $139,797 – $153,776
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
$59.98/hr
Range: $57.13 – $62.84
Annual Rate
$124,769
Range: $118,827 – $130,710
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$70.57/hr
Range: $67.21 – $73.93
Annual Rate
$146,787
Range: $139,797 – $153,776
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$81.16/hr
Range: $77.29 – $85.02
Annual Rate
$168,805
Range: $160,767 – $176,842
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
