Lawyers Jobs Pay in Montana, MT
Average Hourly Pay
$55.11
72.2%Above national average
Range: $52.49 – $57.74
Average Annual Pay
$114,638
72.2%Above national average
Range: $109,179 – $120,097
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
$46.84/hr
Range: $44.62 – $49.08
Annual Rate
$97,442
Range: $92,802 – $102,082
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.11/hr
Range: $52.49 – $57.74
Annual Rate
$114,638
Range: $109,179 – $120,097
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$63.38/hr
Range: $60.36 – $66.40
Annual Rate
$131,834
Range: $125,556 – $138,112
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
