Lawyers Jobs Pay in Springfield, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$72.06
125.2%Above national average
Range: $68.63 – $75.49
Average Annual Pay
$149,888
125.2%Above national average
Range: $142,750 – $157,025
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
$61.25/hr
Range: $58.34 – $64.17
Annual Rate
$127,405
Range: $121,338 – $133,471
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$72.06/hr
Range: $68.63 – $75.49
Annual Rate
$149,888
Range: $142,750 – $157,025
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$82.87/hr
Range: $78.92 – $86.81
Annual Rate
$172,371
Range: $164,163 – $180,579
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
