Lawyers Jobs Pay in Dubuque, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$53.47
67.1%Above national average
Range: $50.92 – $56.01
Average Annual Pay
$111,209
67.1%Above national average
Range: $105,914 – $116,505
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
$45.45/hr
Range: $43.28 – $47.61
Annual Rate
$94,528
Range: $90,027 – $99,029
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$53.47/hr
Range: $50.92 – $56.01
Annual Rate
$111,209
Range: $105,914 – $116,505
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$61.49/hr
Range: $58.56 – $64.41
Annual Rate
$127,890
Range: $121,801 – $133,981
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
