Lawyers Jobs Pay in Helena, MT
Average Hourly Pay
$55.04
72.0%Above national average
Range: $52.42 – $57.66
Average Annual Pay
$114,485
72.0%Above national average
Range: $109,034 – $119,937
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
$46.78/hr
Range: $44.56 – $49.01
Annual Rate
$97,312
Range: $92,679 – $101,946
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.04/hr
Range: $52.42 – $57.66
Annual Rate
$114,485
Range: $109,034 – $119,937
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$63.30/hr
Range: $60.28 – $66.31
Annual Rate
$131,658
Range: $125,389 – $137,928
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
