Pre-Litigation Attorney (Employment Law)

About This Role

Join Wanta Thome and drive pre-litigation resolution for employment law cases, securing maximum financial recovery for employees who have faced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This role focuses on swift, strategic settlements with a high-volume docket.

Responsibilities

• Manage an 80+ case pre-litigation docket with systematic efficiency
• Create strategic demand packages to generate fast responses
• Conduct settlement negotiations that consistently meet or exceed valuation standards
• Perform case triage decisions: settle now or escalate to the trial team
• Meet monthly performance metrics that directly impact firm profitability

Requirements

• JD
• Minnesota/Illinois bar eligibility
• 1-3 years experience (employment law preferred)
• Proven negotiation track record with measurable results
• A systems-thinking mindset
• An unwavering focus on outcomes over activities

Qualifications

• JD
• 1-3 years experience (employment law preferred)