Lawyers Jobs Pay in Joplin, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$60.54
89.2%Above national average
Range: $57.66 – $63.43
Average Annual Pay
$125,929
89.2%Above national average
Range: $119,933 – $131,926
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
$51.46/hr
Range: $49.01 – $53.92
Annual Rate
$107,040
Range: $101,943 – $112,137
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$60.54/hr
Range: $57.66 – $63.43
Annual Rate
$125,929
Range: $119,933 – $131,926
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$69.62/hr
Range: $66.31 – $72.94
Annual Rate
$144,818
Range: $137,923 – $151,715
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
