Litigation Attorney

Job description 

We are looking for our next Litigation Attorney 

What we do: 

Wanta Thome is an employment law firm located in Minneapolis, MN, that’s changing the game when it comes to both client and employee experience. We aren’t like the other guys- our mission is to provide the best firm culture, best client experience, and best results in the field of employment law. This is a rare opportunity to get involved with a different kind of law firm, recently recognized as Minnesota's Best Employment Law Firm, that provides a tremendous opportunity for growth and fulfillment. 

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

We are looking to add a motivated, caring, experienced, and self-starting attorney to our growing legal team. This person will be motivated by helping harmed employees in a variety of ways, and ultimately guide them to successful conclusions to their cases. We have an excellent team in place and are dedicated to ensuring that the new member of our team is in line with our firm’s core values: Teamwork, Impactful Agility, Relentless Excellence, Results, and Radical Candor. We are committed to providing every member of our team with the support and resources necessary for success. As an Attorney in a leadership role at the firm, we are hoping to find someone who is equally interested and excited about their own personal growth and having an impact on the personal growth of others whom they will lead and mentor as we grow something new and exciting together. 

In general, candidates should minimally have the following to be qualified: 

• Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school and admission to the bar in the State of Minnesota. 

• Two (2) or more years of experience in plaintiff’s litigation or litigation defense, with preference given for employment law. 

• Demonstrated strong technological and organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and effective interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to be compassionate, a willingness to embrace challenge, and a strong sense of self-direction, team-orientation, and ability to maintain composure under pressure. 

We are interested in candidates who are excited about the idea of learning and growing with us as we continue to build something new and different together. 

Benefits

What we offer you that’s different: 

• Work hours:  Reasonable and balanced. Generally M–F, 8:30-5:30. 

• Location:  Beautiful newly renovated office space located in downtown Minneapolis. 

• Compensation:  Extremely competitive compensation package based on experience. Bonuses tied to firm profitability, team performance, and individual case success. 

• Work Culture:  We are highly growth and team oriented, which means that although we believe in working hard together, we also prioritize celebrating that effort and progress. We’ve built a beautiful, fun, and comfortable workspace for our staff to enjoy each day, and we have regular in-office and offsite team building events and happy hours to ensure we are keeping it all in perspective. 

• Career Opportunities:  We are growing and getting in on the ground level of our journey will mean you have the opportunity to grow with us along the way. As the Firm expands new roles and opportunities are being created on a regular basis, and if you have an interest in learning and doing more, we will encourage and work with you to make that happen. 

• Generous benefits:  Includes 80% coverage of single plan medical/dental/vision premiums, firm-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Supplemental Disability, Life Insurance, 401k with Firm contribution, commuter benefits, team awards and recognition, and abundant paid time off. Benefits packages are regularly being re-evaluated and growing as we continue with our mission to provide an exceptional experience for all clients and team members. 

This unique and high-potential opportunity with a Firm that places a premium on creating and maintaining a positive, rewarding workplace culture. If this opportunity excites you, please submit a cover letter and resume as pdf files to careers@wantathome.com. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, not including bonuses 

Benefits: 

• 401(k) 

• 401(k) matching 

• Dental insurance 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Parental leave 

• Vision insurance 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 

• Monday to Friday 

Supplemental Pay: 

• Bonus opportunities 

License/Certification: 

• Minnesota Bar in good standing (Required) 

Ability to Commute: 

• Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Required) 

Ability to Relocate: 

• Minneapolis, MN 55402: Relocate before starting work (Required) 

Work Location: In person