Associate Attorney

Overview

Title: Litigation Attorney (Option for Remote in MN, Hybrid or In-Person)

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: $120,, Annually, Depending on Experience

About Wanta Thome Employment Lawyers

Wanta Thome PLC is a contingency-based employment law firm, named Minnesota’s Best Employment Law Firm in 2024 and 2025. We invest significantly in building a high-performing, mission-driven workplace culture rooted in enforcing employees’ rights, recovering every dollar our clients deserve, and holding employers accountable under the law.

Our team is united by shared values, transparency around KPIs and cultural expectations, and a strong commitment to outcomes, not billable hours. We take pride in our high retention rate and the deep personal and professional alignment among our attorneys. All eligible attorneys at the firm have been recognized as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney who is results-driven, strategically minded, and aligned with our mission. This role is not about checking boxes or grinding billable hours; it is about using smart, efficient litigation strategy to build leverage, move cases forward intentionally, and maximize client recovery. The ideal candidate sees opportunity in every phase of litigation, from pleadings to depositions, and knows how to push cases toward meaningful, high-leverage milestones.

We measure success by how efficiently you advance each case to its next leverage point, not by hours worked or motions filed.

We are a tech-forward firm that values strong ethics, cultural awareness, and client-centered communication. This role is well-suited for an attorney who thrives in a changing environment, is comfortable managing an active litigation caseload, and is eager to grow with a firm that recognizes and rewards real results. To learn more, visit

• PTO + 10 floating holidays
• Medical, dental, term life, and long-term disability insurance
• 3% contribution to 401K, regardless of employee contribution, after 1 year of employment
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• An incentive reward program, when recognized by firm peers (Bonusly)
• Professional Development:
  The firm pays for 1 bar membership + $500/yr reimbursement for CLEs

• Manage substantial litigation caseloads with a focus on advancing each case to its next high-leverage milestone
• Execute strategic legal positioning to maximize settlement value through pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Build litigation leverage that accelerates resolution while maintaining max case value
• Conduct depositions, attend mediations, and hearings throughout the Minneapolis area.
• Maintain proactive client communication through structured systems that reinforce case strength and timeline, ensuring all clients are prepared for their cases
• Make strategic decisions on case progression, settlement timing, and litigation resource allocation
• Direct, review, and approve the work of a case manager or paralegal

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing
• An ability to attend occasional depositions in Minnesota, mostly in Minneapolis
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Very driven and entrepreneurial with outstanding client relations skills
• Tech-oriented and adaptable to new systems
• The ability to be concise, yet empathetic throughout all client interactions
• The ability to represent a client with different beliefs from your own

• Customer service (everyone in our firm is in a customer service role)

Wanta Thome is an equal opportunity employer. The position can be remote or hybrid in Minnesota, but requires in-person availability for litigation appearances and occasional business meetings. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that this job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.