Lawyers Jobs Pay in Topeka, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$54.15
69.2%Above national average
Range: $51.57 – $56.73
Average Annual Pay
$112,629
69.2%Above national average
Range: $107,266 – $117,992
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
$46.03/hr
Range: $43.83 – $48.22
Annual Rate
$95,735
Range: $91,176 – $100,293
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.15/hr
Range: $51.57 – $56.73
Annual Rate
$112,629
Range: $107,266 – $117,992
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.27/hr
Range: $59.31 – $65.24
Annual Rate
$129,523
Range: $123,356 – $135,691
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
