Lawyers Jobs Pay in Springfield, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$73.15
128.6%Above national average
Range: $69.67 – $76.64
Average Annual Pay
$152,159
128.6%Above national average
Range: $144,914 – $159,405
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
$62.18/hr
Range: $59.22 – $65.14
Annual Rate
$129,335
Range: $123,177 – $135,494
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$73.15/hr
Range: $69.67 – $76.64
Annual Rate
$152,159
Range: $144,914 – $159,405
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$84.12/hr
Range: $80.12 – $88.14
Annual Rate
$174,983
Range: $166,651 – $183,316
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
