About Wanta Thome

We're a plaintiff-side employment law firm with offices in Minneapolis and Chicago, serving clients in Minnesota and Illinois. We take cases on contingency because we believe access to justice shouldn't depend on a client's ability to pay hourly rates. Our team is roughly 20 strong and growing — and we're building something we're proud of.

Wanta Thome is Hiring: Remote Litigation Attorney (Employment Law – Plaintiff Side)

Compensation: $125,000 – $400,000+ (performance-based with $90K first-year draw)

We're hiring litigation attorneys to join our team remotely. If you're a strong litigator who wants to focus on winning employment cases — without chasing clients, managing intake, or dealing with office politics — keep reading.

The Role

By the time a case reaches you, our Intake and Pre-Litigation teams have already evaluated it, developed the facts, and positioned it for litigation. Your job is to get results — drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, negotiating settlements, and trying cases when that's what it takes. You'll be supported by dedicated paralegal and case manager resources within a team that runs on structure, not guesswork.

What Success Looks Like

• You can independently manage discovery, dispositive motion practice, and depositions.
• Your writing is clean and persuasive.
• You consistently move cases forward and don't allow files to stagnate.
• You can credibly value cases and negotiate from evidence.

Compensation

This is a W-2 position with performance-based compensation tied to the fees you collect on matters you manage.

• First-year draw: $7,500/month ($90K annualized) for six months, recoverable against future earnings, so you're supported while your cases develop.
• Fee share: Starts at 12.5% of collected fees and increases with production — up to 17.5% at the highest tier.
• What that means in practice: An attorney generating $1M in fees earns $125K. At $2M, you're earning $275K. At $3M+, you're north of $400K. There is no cap.

You don't need to bring a book of business. We deliver litigation-ready cases to you.

Benefits

• Health & Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Malpractice coverage
• Minnesota bar dues and CLE reimbursement

What We're Looking For

• Active Minnesota attorney license (required — you may live anywhere in the U.S., but must be licensed in Minnesota; expect occasional travel for depositions, mediations, and court appearances)
• 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or a closely related practice area
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and organized — remote work requires it
• Comfort with legal technology and cloud-based workflows
• A genuine commitment to representing employees

What We Offer

• Fully remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.
• A case pipeline you don't have to build yourself
• Paralegal and case manager support — you lead the litigation, we staff the team around you
• Uncapped, performance-based compensation backed by real infrastructure
• A plaintiff-side practice with purpose: every case is about standing up for workers
• A firm that runs on systems, not chaos (we operate on EOS and invest heavily in process and technology)

This role isn't for everyone. It's for the litigator who knows they're good, wants to be compensated accordingly, and doesn't need someone looking over their shoulder to get it done. If that's you, we want to talk.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter. In your letter, tell us about the most meaningful case you've handled and the outcome.