Copy of Trial Attorney at Wanta Thome

Overview

This role involves representing employees who have experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage violations. The focus is on achieving maximum financial recovery through strategic litigation, persistence, and effective case management. Case types include race, sex, age, and disability discrimination; sexual harassment; whistleblower retaliation; FMLA interference; workers’ compensation retaliation; and pregnancy discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Achieve median settlement values at or above firm benchmarks for assigned case types.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials to advance case value.
• Maintain outstanding client communication and transparency, ensuring excellent client feedback.
• Delegate routine tasks effectively to paralegals and case managers, focusing on strategic analysis and advocacy.
• Adhere to proprietary, technology-backed case advancement systems and contribute to their improvement.
• Manage and grow a caseload while mastering firm systems.
• Develop strategic case assessments to identify pressure points and quantify damages early.
• Deliver persuasive written and oral advocacy, including motions and closing statements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and realistic expectation setting.
• Negotiate settlements to maximize case value.
• Collaborate as part of a team, sharing credit and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrate agility in overcoming obstacles and making decisions that keep cases moving.
• Own outcomes fully, addressing and preventing issues without excuses.
• Prioritize actions that directly contribute to client recovery and firm growth.
• Provide and receive candid feedback to improve performance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or currently eligible for admission.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong litigation instincts and strategic thinking under pressure.
• Persuasive writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and trust support staff.
• Client empathy combined with sound business judgment.
• A results-driven mindset with a strong drive to win cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employment law is beneficial but not required; training will be provided.
• Comfort with technology, including Microsoft 365, HubSpot, AI tools, and data analytics.
• Ability to work independently and maintain responsiveness in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience.
• Incentive compensation tied directly to case outcomes.
• Opportunity to earn more than peers at traditional firms through handling higher-value cases.
• Flexible work options including hybrid or fully remote arrangements.
• Supportive team environment with paralegal and case manager assistance.

Location

• Hybrid position based in Minneapolis or fully remote with periodic in-person collaboration.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• A resume.
• A cover letter including:
  • The phrase "Persistence Wins Cases" to confirm full review of the job description.
  • A brief description of a case where strategic thinking changed the outcome.
  • Explanation of what appeals most about this opportunity.

Applications missing these elements will not be reviewed.