Lawyers Jobs Pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Average Hourly Pay
$101.14
216.1%Above national average
Range: $96.32 – $105.95
Average Annual Pay
$210,363
216.1%Above national average
Range: $200,346 – $220,380
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
$85.97/hr
Range: $81.87 – $90.06
Annual Rate
$178,809
Range: $170,294 – $187,323
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$101.14/hr
Range: $96.32 – $105.95
Annual Rate
$210,363
Range: $200,346 – $220,380
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$116.31/hr
Range: $110.77 – $121.84
Annual Rate
$241,917
Range: $230,398 – $253,437
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
