Lawyers Jobs Pay in Niles, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$80.87
152.7%Above national average
Range: $77.02 – $84.72
Average Annual Pay
$168,212
152.7%Above national average
Range: $160,202 – $176,222
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
$68.74/hr
Range: $65.47 – $72.01
Annual Rate
$142,980
Range: $136,172 – $149,789
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.87/hr
Range: $77.02 – $84.72
Annual Rate
$168,212
Range: $160,202 – $176,222
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$93.00/hr
Range: $88.57 – $97.43
Annual Rate
$193,444
Range: $184,232 – $202,655
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
