Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kankakee, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$56.92
77.9%Above national average
Range: $54.21 – $59.63
Average Annual Pay
$118,395
77.9%Above national average
Range: $112,757 – $124,032
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
$48.38/hr
Range: $46.08 – $50.69
Annual Rate
$100,636
Range: $95,843 – $105,427
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$56.92/hr
Range: $54.21 – $59.63
Annual Rate
$118,395
Range: $112,757 – $124,032
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.46/hr
Range: $62.34 – $68.57
Annual Rate
$136,154
Range: $129,671 – $142,637
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
