Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kansas City, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$88.47
176.5%Above national average
Range: $84.26 – $92.69
Average Annual Pay
$184,024
176.5%Above national average
Range: $175,261 – $192,787
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
$75.20/hr
Range: $71.62 – $78.79
Annual Rate
$156,420
Range: $148,972 – $163,869
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$88.47/hr
Range: $84.26 – $92.69
Annual Rate
$184,024
Range: $175,261 – $192,787
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$101.74/hr
Range: $96.90 – $106.59
Annual Rate
$211,628
Range: $201,550 – $221,705
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
