Lawyers Jobs Pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$73.47
129.6%Above national average
Range: $69.97 – $76.97
Average Annual Pay
$152,814
129.6%Above national average
Range: $145,538 – $160,091
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
$62.45/hr
Range: $59.47 – $65.42
Annual Rate
$129,892
Range: $123,707 – $136,077
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$73.47/hr
Range: $69.97 – $76.97
Annual Rate
$152,814
Range: $145,538 – $160,091
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$84.49/hr
Range: $80.47 – $88.52
Annual Rate
$175,736
Range: $167,369 – $184,105
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
