Litigation Paralegal

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.Who We AreGroth, 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.About The RoleGMKE is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 1-2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation to support attorneys in managing cases from file opening through resolution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline driven, and comfortable handling a high-volume caseload while working closely with attorneys, clients, and insurance adjusters.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze new case files to gain a thorough understanding of case details and statutes, determine documents required for drafting, and identify upcoming events and their accompanying deadlinesDraft and merge pleadings, discovery, motions, notices, and other court filingsElectronically file documents in State, Superior, and Magistrate courtsReview claim files frequently to identify non-party requests needed for cases and collaborate with Medical Records Paralegals to obtain themMonitor case deadlines to ensure timely completion of required tasks and filingsSummarize discovery responses and identify any additional non-party requests that should be obtainedCoordinate and schedule depositions and mediations with multiple parties, including opposing counsels, clients, adjusters, and court reportersAssist attorneys with trial preparation including preparing trial binders, coordinating witness and expert appearances and preparing subpoenas and any other trial materialsClose case files by preparing necessary settlement documents, obtaining executed releases and dismissals and notify claims and insured of file closureQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience1 - 2+ years of experience as a paralegalWorking knowledge of litigation terminology and proceduresKnowledge of court filing proceduresMeticulous attention to detail and organizational skillsImpeccable time management and prioritization skillsExcellent communication and professionalismAbility to fluently move between systems and new technologyDiversity At GMKEGMKE 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.