Lawyers Jobs Pay in Rockford, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$60.73
89.8%Above national average
Range: $57.84 – $63.62
Average Annual Pay
$126,323
89.8%Above national average
Range: $120,307 – $132,338
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
$51.62/hr
Range: $49.16 – $54.08
Annual Rate
$107,375
Range: $102,261 – $112,487
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$60.73/hr
Range: $57.84 – $63.62
Annual Rate
$126,323
Range: $120,307 – $132,338
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$69.84/hr
Range: $66.52 – $73.16
Annual Rate
$145,271
Range: $138,353 – $152,189
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
