Lawyers Jobs Pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$61.88
93.4%Above national average
Range: $58.93 – $64.82
Average Annual Pay
$128,703
93.4%Above national average
Range: $122,574 – $134,832
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
$52.60/hr
Range: $50.09 – $55.10
Annual Rate
$109,398
Range: $104,188 – $114,607
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$61.88/hr
Range: $58.93 – $64.82
Annual Rate
$128,703
Range: $122,574 – $134,832
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.16/hr
Range: $67.77 – $74.54
Annual Rate
$148,008
Range: $140,960 – $155,057
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
