Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation Attorney – Remote MN | Help Build a New Practice

Incendia Partners; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Employee referral program

Discretionary biannual bonuses

Job summary

Incendia Partners is seeking a plaintiff-side employment litigation attorney to join remotely from Minnesota, with admission to the Minnesota Bar. The ideal candidate has 3–15 years of experience and can help build a Minnesota practice focused on wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases.

You will manage cases from intake through discovery and trial, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with the firm’s teams as the practice grows.

Qualifications

• 3–15 years of attorney experience; more than 15 years is not a fit.
• Active Minnesota Bar membership in good standing.
• Employment law or employment litigation experience preferred.
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense-side considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side employment litigation matters across a range of practice areas.
• Manage cases through the litigation process from investigation to discovery, mediation, and resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Develop case strategy and communicate with clients; mentor junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with the firm to build the Minnesota practice.

Skills

Attorney experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation Attorney – Remote Minnesota | Help Build a New Practice

• 3–15 years of attorney experience is required**

Location

Remote within Minnesota initially; candidates must be admitted to the Minnesota Bar. The firm expects to establish a Minnesota office as the practice grows.

Job Type

Full-time, direct hire

Compensation And Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$275,000, depending on experience, level, and fit
• Eligible for discretionary biannual bonuses based on individual performance
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including 50% dependent coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Employee referral program

About The Opportunity

Our client is a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm expanding into Minnesota. The firm believes Minnesota’s laws provide meaningful ways to vindicate employee rights and is committed to building a practice in the state.

The first Minnesota hire will help establish and grow the practice, with substantial support from the firm’s existing attorneys and teams. The environment is collaborative, and the firm expects to open a Minnesota office as the practice develops. The position will begin remotely within Minnesota.

The practice includes wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side employment litigation matters across a range of practice areas
• Manage cases through the litigation process, from initial investigation and pleadings through discovery, mediation, and resolution
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, written discovery, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop case strategy and communicate with clients
• Collaborate with the firm’s attorneys and support teams to build the Minnesota practice
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, as appropriate to experience

Qualifications

• 3–15 years of attorney experience; candidates with more than 15 years of experience are not a fit for this role
• Active Minnesota Bar membership in good standing
• Employment law or employment litigation experience preferred
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; attorneys with defense-side experience may also be considered
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage cases and deadlines independently while working collaboratively with the broader team