Associate Attorney

Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GMKE is a growing Atlanta-based civil litigation firm seeking an associate attorney to help expand in South and Coastal Georgia. Initially remote, with a Savannah office planned soon, the role offers ground-floor growth with a strong team leader.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and Georgia Bar admission (SC bar a plus), ability to manage a caseload, and experience in insurance defense or litigation. You will handle pleadings, depositions, motions, settlements, and trial prep.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active Georgia Bar membership.
• Strong organizational and independent caseload management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for depositions and advocacy.
• Ability to meet shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Insurance defense or litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case intake and review files with insured clients.
• File responsive pleadings within deadlines.
• Draft and serve discovery and coordinate with clients.
• Communicate with insureds and claims representatives.
• Take and defend depositions and assess credibility.
• Analyze non-party records for inconsistencies.
• Prepare detailed case evaluations for carriers.
• Engage in motion practice and pretrial motions.
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys.
• Participate in settlements and mediations.
• Prepare cases for trial and jury selection.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Meet 1,750 annual billable hour requirement and maintain task list.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Adaptability

Integrity & accountability

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Georgia Bar admission

SC bar admission a plus

Job description

About The Role

GMKE is rapidly growing Atlanta based civil litigation firm with a presence throughout Georgia. We are seeking an associate attorney to help grow the firm’s presence in South and Coastal Georgia. At first the position will be remote but we will open a physical office in Savannah in the near term. This is an opportunity to be in on the ground floor of firm expansion and work with a great teammate and leader.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case intake, reviewing files, speaking with insured clients, and gathering key information from claim files
• File responsive pleadings within statutory deadlines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural requirements
• Draft and serve discovery requests and responses, coordinating with clients to obtain necessary information
• Communicate directly with insureds and claims representatives to provide case updates and manage expectations
• Take and defend depositions, applying strategic questioning techniques to assess credibility and claim validity
• Analyze non-party records, including prior medical histories and employment records, to identify inconsistencies in plaintiff testimony
• Prepare detailed case evaluations, summarizing legal issues, liability assessments, and potential exposure for insurance carriers
• Engage in motion practice, drafting and arguing motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other pretrial motions
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, working collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations, advocating for cost-effective resolutions while protecting client interests
• Prepare cases for trial, including jury selection strategy, witness preparation, and trial exhibit organization
• Represent clients in court proceedings, handling motion hearings, arbitrations, and trials with confidence and professionalism
• Meet a 1,750 annual billable hour requirement while maintaining an updated task list in the firm’s practice management system to ensure accurate time tracking, data integrity, and seamless case handoffs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the Georgia Bar. (admission to South Carolina a plus, but not necessary)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage a caseload effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions, depositions, and court advocacy
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and handle fast-moving litigation deadlines
• Resourceful, proactive, and self-sufficient in problem-solving—able to anticipate needs, seek out solutions, and take initiative without waiting for direction
• Values-driven, with a natural commitment to integrity and accountability, a strong alignment with GMKE’s core values, and a willingness to engage in and contribute to firm culture
• Prior experience in insurance defense or litigation is required
• Willingness to take ownership of cases, engage in courtroom advocacy, and develop trial experience

Diversity At GMKE

GMKE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, fully complying with state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve, recognizing that varied perspectives and experiences enhance both our workplace and our approach to client needs.