Coverage Attorney

At GMKE, we know that great talent is the key to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and customers. For the last 18 years, our talented attorneys have built a distinguished reputation as unyielding advocates to insureds facing litigation and trusted partners to insurance companies seeking to responsibly manage liabilities.

We’ve done this by putting our mission at the center of everything we do, living our values, and taking a real approach to every case – resulting in consistently excellent outcomes in the courtroom.

Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex is a premier civil defense firm in the Southeast building the future of insurance defense to ensure the best outcome for every carrier and every insured, in every case.

Our values – sincerely diligent, honorably competitive, accountable, client serving, and united in collaboration – shape the way we approach each case and every relationship, acting as our guiding light in all that we do. GMKE is more than just a firm; it’s a community of diverse, growth-minded people, each drawn to our dynamic environment and mission, as we expand our reach throughout the Southeast.

We are seeking an experienced insurance coverage attorney. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your career in first party insurance coverage, take initiative, and help to expand your practice, this is it.

• Review and interpret insurance policies to determine coverage applicability
• Analyze claims, complaints, and related documentation to assess coverage positions
• Draft detailed coverage opinions and reservation of rights / denial letters
• Provide legal advice to claims and brokers on complex coverage issues
• File and litigate declaratory judgment actions
• Assist in advising other lawyers in the firm on coverage issues
• Assist partner with occasional assignments on litigation matters as needed
• Communicate directly with insurers and claims
• Engage in motion practice, drafting and arguing motions.
• 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

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the Georgia State Bar with minimum 2 years coverage experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage a caseload effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 coverage is required
• Willingness to take ownership of cases, engage in courtroom advocacy, and develop trial experience

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.