Lawyers Jobs Pay in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$82.83
158.8%Above national average
Range: $78.89 – $86.78
Average Annual Pay
$172,296
158.8%Above national average
Range: $164,091 – $180,500
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
$70.41/hr
Range: $67.06 – $73.76
Annual Rate
$146,452
Range: $139,477 – $153,425
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$82.83/hr
Range: $78.89 – $86.78
Annual Rate
$172,296
Range: $164,091 – $180,500
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$95.25/hr
Range: $90.72 – $99.80
Annual Rate
$198,140
Range: $188,705 – $207,575
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
