Lawyers Jobs Pay in Manhattan, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$62.10
94.1%Above national average
Range: $59.14 – $65.05
Average Annual Pay
$129,162
94.1%Above national average
Range: $123,011 – $135,312
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
$52.78/hr
Range: $50.27 – $55.29
Annual Rate
$109,788
Range: $104,559 – $115,015
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.10/hr
Range: $59.14 – $65.05
Annual Rate
$129,162
Range: $123,011 – $135,312
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.41/hr
Range: $68.01 – $74.81
Annual Rate
$148,536
Range: $141,463 – $155,609
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
