What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex?
Join our team to shape the future of legal excellence—where your career growth is as important as the cases you'll champion.
Are you ready to work beside top litigators?
Are you a lawyer recently admitted to practice, or have you realized the first job you took out of law school wasn't for you? Would you thrive in an environment where you can be mentored and trained by top notch, experienced litigators? Do you want to work somewhere that values you as more than a billable hour?
Who we are
Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex is a rapidly growing civil litigation firm. At GMKE, we understand that shared values are the cornerstone of a great relationship. We base our business around embodying these 5 core principles, striving every day to be:
- Sincerely Diligent
- Client Serving
- Honorably Competitive
- United in Collaboration
- Accountable
What we do
Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex provides honorable, competent, and responsible legal representation to those in need, offering reassurance, knowledge, and experience. We are committed to delivering responsive and exceptional service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients in their most challenging times.
What sets us apart:
Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex, LLC offers true work/life balance with a very manageable billable hour requirement of 1750 hours. We provide attorneys generous PTO.
What you would do:
A new associate will enjoy learning all stages of working a case from start to finish, as well detailed trial preparation and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators. An ideal candidate will have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and work well in a fast paced, high volume litigation setting.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide legal support to clients and assist Partners in handling litigation cases
Maintain a caseload of litigation files and manage/meet all deadlines
Researching/briefing complex litigation issues
Preparing and arguing motions
Taking an active role in litigating cases including depositions, mediation and trial preparation
Maintain client relationships
Prepare legal reports and documents
Who you are:
We are looking for associates who are driving, fast-paced, capable of taking initiative, confident managing multiple priorities, proactive, conscientious, thorough, and analytical.
Must-have qualifications:
Licensed in Georgia to Practice Law
Licensed in Tennessee to Practice Law
Strong communication, analytical, critical reasoning and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and ability to work within a team in a fast paced environment
Nice to have, but not required:
0-3 years Litigation Experience
Insurance defense experience
Additional licensure in Alabama, South Carolina or Kentucky would be considered a plus but is not required.
Other things to know
The firm provides a business casual environment with competitive salary complemented with great health, dental, vision benefits, PTO and 401k with company match.
We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We’re honest and recognize our team isn’t as diverse as it should be. We’re always working to change that. We don’t discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other basis.
Ready to elevate your career with a team that values your growth and expertise? Apply now to join us and start making a meaningful impact from day one!
