Lawyers Jobs Pay in Lincoln, NE
Average Hourly Pay
$57.20
78.8%Above national average
Range: $54.48 – $59.93
Average Annual Pay
$118,984
78.8%Above national average
Range: $113,318 – $124,650
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
$48.62/hr
Range: $46.31 – $50.94
Annual Rate
$101,136
Range: $96,320 – $105,953
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$57.20/hr
Range: $54.48 – $59.93
Annual Rate
$118,984
Range: $113,318 – $124,650
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.78/hr
Range: $62.65 – $68.92
Annual Rate
$136,832
Range: $130,316 – $143,348
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
