Lawyers Jobs Pay in Lawrence, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$54.62
70.7%Above national average
Range: $52.02 – $57.22
Average Annual Pay
$113,612
70.7%Above national average
Range: $108,202 – $119,022
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
$46.43/hr
Range: $44.22 – $48.64
Annual Rate
$96,570
Range: $91,972 – $101,169
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.62/hr
Range: $52.02 – $57.22
Annual Rate
$113,612
Range: $108,202 – $119,022
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.81/hr
Range: $59.82 – $65.80
Annual Rate
$130,654
Range: $124,432 – $136,875
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
