Our client, the Atlanta office of a highly regarded AmLaw and Global 100 firm, has asked for our assistance in identifying a senior Associate or junior Partner to assume a high-profile role working alongside the office’s Managing Partner in managing a busy litigation practice.  Work will center on high-end civil litigation defense, primarily in premises & product liability, catastrophic injury, and toxic tort law, and will involve second and first-chair trial duties and the mentoring & delegating of work to young Associates.  The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of direct, on-point experience in a large law firm or dedicated boutique setting and will be able to work independently.  Book of business welcomed but not required.  Very flexible on rates.  The firm itself is a nationally regarded litigation powerhouse, and offers a national platform and a highly competitive base-plus-bonus compensation model.  Associate target hours 1950.  Firm has been recognized as a leader in diversity and womens’ issues, and the Atlanta office in particular is an exceptionally nice place to work.  Excellent academics, a proven track record of success, and JD from a top law school required, as is GA bar membership, ability to waive in, or willingness sit for the next available bar exam.  For consideration, please submit your resume confidentially to jobs@partners-group.com.  (For a full listing of our job posts, please visit us at http://www.partners-group.com/current-opportunities).