Lawyers Jobs Pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$75.35
135.5%Above national average
Range: $71.76 – $78.94
Average Annual Pay
$156,724
135.5%Above national average
Range: $149,261 – $164,187
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
$64.05/hr
Range: $61.00 – $67.10
Annual Rate
$133,215
Range: $126,872 – $139,559
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$75.35/hr
Range: $71.76 – $78.94
Annual Rate
$156,724
Range: $149,261 – $164,187
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.65/hr
Range: $82.52 – $90.78
Annual Rate
$180,233
Range: $171,650 – $188,815
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
