Lawyers Jobs Pay in Traverse City, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$84.51
164.1%Above national average
Range: $80.49 – $88.54
Average Annual Pay
$175,790
164.1%Above national average
Range: $167,419 – $184,161
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
$71.83/hr
Range: $68.42 – $75.26
Annual Rate
$149,422
Range: $142,306 – $156,537
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$84.51/hr
Range: $80.49 – $88.54
Annual Rate
$175,790
Range: $167,419 – $184,161
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$97.19/hr
Range: $92.56 – $101.82
Annual Rate
$202,158
Range: $192,532 – $211,785
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
