Lawyers Jobs Pay in Rochester, MN
Average Hourly Pay
$68.49
114.0%Above national average
Range: $65.23 – $71.75
Average Annual Pay
$142,462
114.0%Above national average
Range: $135,678 – $149,246
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
$58.22/hr
Range: $55.45 – $60.99
Annual Rate
$121,093
Range: $115,326 – $126,859
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$68.49/hr
Range: $65.23 – $71.75
Annual Rate
$142,462
Range: $135,678 – $149,246
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$78.76/hr
Range: $75.01 – $82.51
Annual Rate
$163,831
Range: $156,030 – $171,633
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
