Lawyers Jobs Pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$67.64
111.4%Above national average
Range: $64.42 – $70.86
Average Annual Pay
$140,693
111.4%Above national average
Range: $133,994 – $147,393
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
$57.49/hr
Range: $54.76 – $60.23
Annual Rate
$119,589
Range: $113,895 – $125,284
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$67.64/hr
Range: $64.42 – $70.86
Annual Rate
$140,693
Range: $133,994 – $147,393
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$77.79/hr
Range: $74.08 – $81.49
Annual Rate
$161,797
Range: $154,093 – $169,502
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
