Lawyers Jobs Pay in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$65.84
105.8%Above national average
Range: $62.70 – $68.97
Average Annual Pay
$136,937
105.8%Above national average
Range: $130,416 – $143,458
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
$55.96/hr
Range: $53.30 – $58.62
Annual Rate
$116,396
Range: $110,854 – $121,939
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.84/hr
Range: $62.70 – $68.97
Annual Rate
$136,937
Range: $130,416 – $143,458
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.72/hr
Range: $72.11 – $79.32
Annual Rate
$157,478
Range: $149,978 – $164,977
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
