Lawyers Jobs Pay in Fargo, ND
Average Hourly Pay
$63.14
97.3%Above national average
Range: $60.13 – $66.14
Average Annual Pay
$131,324
97.3%Above national average
Range: $125,070 – $137,577
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
$53.67/hr
Range: $51.11 – $56.22
Annual Rate
$111,625
Range: $106,310 – $116,940
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$63.14/hr
Range: $60.13 – $66.14
Annual Rate
$131,324
Range: $125,070 – $137,577
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$72.61/hr
Range: $69.15 – $76.06
Annual Rate
$151,023
Range: $143,831 – $158,214
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
