Lawyers Jobs Pay in Iowa City, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$62.31
94.7%Above national average
Range: $59.34 – $65.27
Average Annual Pay
$129,599
94.7%Above national average
Range: $123,427 – $135,770
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
$52.96/hr
Range: $50.44 – $55.48
Annual Rate
$110,159
Range: $104,913 – $115,405
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.31/hr
Range: $59.34 – $65.27
Annual Rate
$129,599
Range: $123,427 – $135,770
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.66/hr
Range: $68.24 – $75.06
Annual Rate
$149,039
Range: $141,941 – $156,136
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
