Quest Defense Jobs in Usa

Pay: $110,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation boutique with a growing transportation and trucking defense practice
• Work on high stakes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases with meaningful responsibility
• Strong mix of writing, depositions, hearings, expert work, and trial preparation
• Hybrid schedule with a professional and collaborative office environment
• Excellent benefits and long term growth runway as the transportation practice expands

Location

Hybrid in Richmond, Virginia.

Note

Must be a licensed attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience and strong legal writing skills. Transportation, trucking, logistics, or insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a well established defense litigation boutique based in Richmond with a sophisticated practice representing regional and national clients. They handle complex matters across transportation and trucking defense, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, freight and property claims, regulatory related disputes, and related business litigation.

Job Description

• Defend transportation, trucking, and logistics litigation matters
• Handle catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death defense cases
• Manage cases from early investigation through resolution and trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analysis
• Prepare fact witnesses and expert witnesses and assist with case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear at court hearings and case conferences
• Assist with mediations and settlement related preparation
• Support trial preparation and trial execution with the litigation team
• Assist on related regulatory compliance, risk management, and employment issues connected to transportation matters

Qualifications

• Active Virginia bar license or clear ability to become licensed in Virginia
• 2 plus years of litigation experience
• Strong writing ability with motion practice and discovery experience
• Experience taking or defending depositions, or strong readiness to do so
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage deadlines
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Transportation, trucking, logistics, personal injury defense, or insurance defense experience is a plus
• Must be able to pass a background check

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• High quality litigation matters without a big firm feel
• Collaborative culture with real mentorship and hands on learning
• Hybrid flexibility while staying connected to a strong team
• Growing practice area with long term opportunity and visibility

JPC-583

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

NEW IN | Personal Injury Defense | High-stakes trial work · Strong bonuses · Real partnership track | Up to $200k + bonus | Dallas

Opportunity: Personal Injury Defense

Location: Dallas

Salary Expectations: Up to $200k depending on experience

A chance to step into a true trial firm handling catastrophic personal-injury defense for major corporations, transportation companies, and insurers across Texas and beyond.

Highlights:

• Serious trial work, not back-office litigation

Work on high-stakes trucking, products, and premises cases, defending Fortune 500 and other major clients in complex personal injury matters.

• Supportive, transparent culture

Leadership is straightforward and communicative – clear expectations, strong mentorship, and a genuine focus on setting attorneys up for success (not grinding them down).

• No rigid billable “gotchas”

While you’re expected to work a full day and bill hard, there’s no hidden, ever-moving billable target. The firm focuses on results and workload, not arbitrary hour games.

• Quarterly cash bonuses

Attractive quarterly billable-hour bonuses (approx. $2,500–$3,000 per quarter) for strong billers – real, regular extra money on top of salary.

• Real partnership track (equity and non-equity)

For the right people, there is a clear partnership path, including non-equity and equity options. Lateral attorneys who bring or develop business can move faster.

• No faceless bureaucracy: Direct access to partners ie a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Law attorney with a national reputation in catastrophic defense work.

The Role

Title: Insurance Defense Associate

You will:

• Handle a personal-injury defense docket with a focus on:

o Trucking / transportation liability

o Products liability

o Premises liability and other complex PI defense

• Take cases from early litigation through discovery, dispositive motions, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Draft substantive motions (including MSJs), discovery, and evaluation reports.

• Work directly with sophisticated insurance and corporate clients, following their reporting guidelines with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate with some of Texas’ most experienced trial lawyers on catastrophic and “bet-the-company” cases.

Compensation & Bonuses

• Base salary:Up to $185k–$200k+ depending on experience

• Quarterly billable bonuses in the region of $2,500–$3,000 per quarter for meeting/exceeding billing expectations.

• Full benefits package (medical, etc.), plus standard firm perks associated with a top-tier trial practice.

Culture & Working Model – Location - Dallas

• Trial-first mindset: You’re joining a firm built by trial lawyers, for trial work.

• In-office expectation with hybrid flexibility once you’ve proven you can bill and manage files effectively.

To apply (confidentially):

for a confidential chat, please send your CV to

Pay: $100,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established civil litigation defense team with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships
• Handle sophisticated matters across insurance defense, product liability, trucking and transportation, premises liability, construction defect, employment, professional liability, and more
• Get meaningful hands-on litigation experience with strong mentorship and real growth potential
• Work in a collaborative environment that values strong writing, solid judgment, and professional development
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility

Location: Hybrid role based in either Philadelphia, PA or Cherry Hill, NJ, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Note: Must be licensed in the state of the office you would join. For Philadelphia, candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience. For Cherry Hill, candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. No relocation package is offered.

About Us

We are a respected civil litigation firm with a broad and sophisticated defense practice spanning local, regional, and national matters. Our team represents insurers, corporations, municipalities, and other clients in complex litigation across a wide variety of claims. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Analyze records, investigate claims, and develop case strategy
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines and caseload responsibilities in a fast-paced defense practice
• Contribute to matters involving insurance defense, trucking and transportation, product liability, premises liability, toxic tort, construction liability, employment, professional liability, and related litigation

Qualifications

• Active PA Bar for Philadelphia or active NJ Bar for Cherry Hill
• Philadelphia candidates should have 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Cherry Hill candidates may have 0 to 2 years of experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Solid academic and employment credentials
• Writing sample required
• Dual PA and NJ admission is a plus
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Broad litigation exposure with sophisticated defense work
• Strong platform for early and mid-level attorneys to build courtroom and case management skills
• Stable, respected firm with established clients and steady workflow
• Hybrid flexibility with a professional, team-oriented culture
• Clear opportunity to deepen your litigation experience and grow long term

JPC-802

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

The Opportunity

Solarcore is an advanced materials technology company that develops the most scientifically innovative thermal solutions on the planet. We are on a mission to solve the world’s largest thermal efficiency problems by revolutionizing the antiquated world of thermal insulation.

Solarcore is looking for an experienced Government Product Line Manager (PLM) to support our expansion into United States Government business, including Department of Defense contracts and federal procurement. This person must be well-versed in navigating the complex world of government contracting, compliance, and logistics.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of government sales, defense procurement cycles, and must have a proven track record of securing & supporting government contracts while working within the DoD Procurement Processes.

As our Government PLM, you will need to be passionate about creating new to the world solutions across a wide variety of applications, ensuring that our products align with federal procurement standards, and developing and managing the stage gate process to smoothly move products from the ideation to the final commercialization phase.

This position will report to the VP of Product and will be a main point of contact for the entire Solarcore executive team.

Key Responsibilities

·      Work with Solarcore's Government Business Development Team, OEMs, and Program Managers to understand requirements for success for all government projects and communicate this to the PD team.

·      Understanding of Mil-spec requirements and standardized testing methods such as (ASTM, ISO, Oeko Tex, NFPA).

·      Manage product responses to RFPs, RFQs, and government solicitations, ensuring competitive, compliant proposals.

·      Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs and Program Managers across multiple channels.

·      Manage the full life cycle with OEM partners to ensure continued success.

·      Ensure our products are built to compliance standards (Berry Amendment, FAR , DFARS, etc.).

·      Assist in developing pricing strategies for contracts of all sizes.

·      Assist in 5-year planning and product roadmap for all government needs.

·      Assist in creating standalone material and full application validations by designing DOEs.

·      Lead internal stage gate process for the government channel.

·      Track, understand, and summarize competitor products, markets, and pricing.

·      Attend industry events, sales meetings, and supplier visits.

·      Assist in preparing for government audits and performance reviews.

 Experience and Requirements

·      5+ years of experience in government sales, contracting, or compliance, ideally in DoD, aerospace, defense, or advanced materials.

·      3+ years of project management in government sales, contracting, or compliance, ideally in DoD, aerospace, defense, or advanced materials.

·      5+ Experience working with military or defense agencies & prime contractors.

·      Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

·      Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Operations, Legal, and Finance) to ensure compliance and execution.

·      Strong understanding of defense apparel, military cold-weather gear, or industrial insulation applications is a plus.

·      Passion for building things from the ground up and continued improvement of both products and processes.

Our Vision: 

Create Thermal Technology That Empowers Humanity to Reach Our Full Potential 

The Culture: 

Solarcore’s continued success is made possible by the Solarcore team. The Solarcore team is made up of hardworking individuals that live and breathe Solarcore’s Pillars and science the sh*t out of life— 

1. Have Grit 
2. Be Adaptable 
3. Take Ownership 
4. Be Conscious 
5. Be Transformative 
6. Be Collaborative 

These values are the common thread between every Solarcore team member, and they ultimately provide the foundation for our success.

Compensation for this role depends upon experience and will be within $135,000-$160,000 annually.

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for our Salt Lake City office. The ideal candidate will have experience in at least one of the following areas: bodily injury, first party bad faith defense, and general insurance defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft motions and/or conduct depositions, oral arguments, and hearings
• Negotiate settlements and manage client reporting
• Independently handle appearances and assignments with minimal supervision
• Handle civil cases through trial

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Utah (additional state licensure is a plus)
• 6+ years of experience in Insurance Defense (Preferred)
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: bodily injury, first party bad faith defense, and general insurance defense. (Required)

What We Offer:

• Remote environment
• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus structure
• Full benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Our North Dallas law firm is seeking a full-time a full-time Insurance Defense Litigation Associate.

The attorney should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation with experience in defense of first party claims. Relevant experience includes defense of cases in state and federal court involving serious bodily injuries and property damage. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fun, collaborative environment. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest quality client service, be detail oriented, be able to identify and resolve problems promptly, and be conscientious concerning work completion and deadlines.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

· Manage litigation and case defense of your own docket from start to finish

· Strong research and persuasive legal writing skills required

· Evaluate and analyze facts and provide legal analysis

· Render opinions on liability, damages, coverage and assess the value of claims

· Develop defense strategies for motion practice and discovery

· Draft pleadings, motions and discovery

· Handle depositions and examinations under oath

· Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trial

· Demonstrated ability to work with clients and consistently meet or exceed expectations

· Excellent communication skills in order to effectively convey case strategies and legal arguments

• Candidate must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, and perform limited travel as required for in-person trials, hearings, depositions and inspections.

At Manshoory Law Group, APC (MLG) we are a reputable and growing criminal defense firm focused on building solid defense strategies for the arrested and accused throughout the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, and surrounding areas.

We are a family-oriented law firm with a fun and friendly atmosphere. We strive to help our employees excel in their work through guidance, training, and support.

Job purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated attorney who is committed to providing zealous advocacy for our clients. The ideal candidate will have criminal defense experience and work closely with their legal assistant to ensure clear and consistent client communication. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. All attorneys are expected to maintain a professional appearance and decorum in both the courtroom and the office, while also demonstrating a collaborative and team-oriented approach with colleagues.

 Requirements:

• Experience: 0-5+ years of criminal defense experience (required).
• Licensing: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California and admitted to practice law in California.

Core Competencies:

• Criminal Defense Expertise: Experience in handling a variety of criminal cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, resentencing, and post-conviction matters is preferred. Some trial experience is preferred, as well as familiarity with contested motions and DUI/vehicle-related crimes, including DMV-APS hearings.
• Professionalism & Demeanor: Possesses a poised, polished, and professional appearance. Demonstrates excellent courtroom presence and maintains a professional and empathetic demeanor in all client interactions.
• Legal & Analytical Skills: Possesses strong legal research, writing, and strategic analysis skills. Capable of evaluating cases, developing effective defense strategies, and producing high-quality work product.
• Communication & Negotiation: Has excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Organizational & Time Management: Is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage time and multitask. Must be able to handle a demanding caseload from the initial client consultation through case completion.
• Autonomy: Possesses the ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Technical Skills: Is tech-savvy and computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attending daily court appearances at various courthouses.
• Handling a diverse caseload of misdemeanors, felonies, and post-conviction cases.
• Conducting jury trials.
• Visiting clients in jail as necessary.
• Performing legal research and writing, including drafting motions, as well as contributing to firm blogs or articles.
• Attending and conducting DMV-APS hearings.
• Performing case evaluations and strategic analysis of cases.
• Conducting client consultations and providing compassionate legal guidance.
• Complying with all firm policies and procedures, along with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Physical requirements 

 Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time while in the office, and infrequently move items weighing up to 10 pounds across the office/courthouse for various needs; must be able to commute to various courthouses; to do substantial and repetitive movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; to have close visual acuity to view a computer terminal; to move around varying distances; to reach, push, pull, talk, hear, as needed. Work is performed in an internal environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. 

Direct reports: None

Compensation is based on experience: $90,000 to $150,000

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 per year (Top earners can expect to be in the mid-to high six-figures range; $600,000+).
• Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a % of the firm's recovery on cases handled.
• Benefits Include:
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive health (50% coverage level includes dependents), dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Referral program
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
  
  

• Lucrative Earnings: Plaintiff-side settlements often surpass Big Law billable hours, unlocking significant financial rewards.
• Remote Freedom: Work from anywhere in California with minimal office visits (senior team members attend every 4-6 weeks).
• Fast-Track Growth: Become a Team Lead in months, with a proven path to rapid promotions.
• Recession-Proof Practice: Wage and hour litigation thrives in downturns, ensuring steady work in a field dominating California’s courts.
• Leverage Your Expertise: Your Big Law training in discovery, depositions, and procedure seamlessly fuels our high-stakes class action practice.
  
  

• Manage a caseload of ~40 wage and hour class action cases after initial training.
• Apply your defense-honed skills to draft written discovery, conduct depositions, and represent clients in court hearings.
• Engage confidently with clients and opposing counsel, leveraging your professional presence.
  
  

• 1 or more years of wage & hour employment litigation experience (defense experience at firms like Ogletree, or Jackson Lewis strongly preferred; FEHA or PAGA experience a plus).
• Eagerness to focuse on wage and hour class actions/PAGA litigation as a career focus (no prior wage and hour experience needed; full training provided).
• Ability to work remotely across California with occasional travel (1-2 times/month) for court hearings, depositions, or client meetings.
• First week in-person in Los Angeles for onboarding and systems training; fully remote thereafter.
• Procedural rigor, professional demeanor, and drive to excel in a high-demand practice.
  
  

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney- Up to $250k - (Mid-Level, 4–7+ Years) LA (Pasadena)/OC

Mid-level civil litigation defense attorneys who want broad, high-caliber litigation exposure across multiple practice areas—without being pigeonholed into a single niche.

The Opportunity

You’ll handle all phases of litigation (intake through trial) and work closely with sophisticated clients, developing strategy, driving case progress, and building real courtroom-ready skill. The firm’s matters span insurance defense, employment, personal injury, government entity representation (cities/counties/police practices), bad faith, and related disputes (including neighbor disputes under insurance).

Highlights:

• Trial-forward reputation with an outstanding record of favorable verdicts, long-standing excellence, and major industry recognition

• Collaborative, nurturing culture with real mentorship and growth opportunities

• Competitive compensation + bonus program: approximately $135K starting for new attorneys, up to $250K+ (negotiable based on experience)

• Billable target: 1,950 hours — notably includes approved admin hours that count toward bonuses (e.g., calendar meetings, MCLE, client development, special projects)

• Benefits highlighted include 100% employer-paid healthcare, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting, and a strong vacation/social culture

Access to modern legal tech (including Westlaw AI tools)

What You’ll Do

• Manage files from intake through trial: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, and trial preparation

• Communicate with clients and carriers; develop litigation strategy and case plans

• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts

• Support a collaborative team culture, including mentoring junior attorneys where appropriate

• Maintain high ethical standards and strong professional judgment

Must-Haves

• Active California Bar license + JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• 4+ years of California civil litigation defense experience (sweet spot: 4–7 years; open to roughly 3–12+ for standout candidates)

• Strong, transferable litigation skills (this is not a transactional role)

• Willingness to work primarily in-person (at least initially)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in one or more of: insurance defense, employment, personal injury, government entities, bad faith

• Demonstrated trial experience (first/second chair on meaningful matters)

• Plaintiff-side, DA, or public defender background (with the desire to transition into civil defense)

• Leadership/mentoring capability and client-facing maturity

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to and we'll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.

• Manage all phases of toxic tort and asbestos defense litigation from case inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and trial-related filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Coordinate with experts in fields such as industrial hygiene, environmental science, and epidemiology.
• Develop defense strategies and communicate effectively with clients and co-counsel.
• Represent clients in both state and federal courts, handling case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.
  
  

• Active California Bar license required.
• Must reside in California (remote flexibility available).
• 1 or more years of defense litigation experience, specifically in toxic tort, asbestos defense, or products liability.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with the firm’s national team.
• Prior experience working with scientific experts and exposure to complex discovery is preferred.
  
  

• Opportunity to work with a nationally ranked Environmental & Toxic Tort practice.
• Access to a robust network of mentors, professional development resources, and litigation technology tools.
• Supportive environment with a strong record of attorney retention and internal advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package consistent with an Am Law 100 platform.