RFP# 02-27 School Board Attorney

East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified New Jersey‑licensed attorney to serve as the School Board Attorney for the 2025‑2026 school year. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal support to the Board of Education, including attending all Board and committee meetings, drafting and reviewing policies, leases, contracts, and providing legal opinions, representation in non‑personnel litigation, OPRA guidance, and various advisory services. The contract is a 12‑month professional‑service engagement paid on an hourly basis, with a required bid bond and extensive insurance coverage. • Attend every public Board meeting (virtual now, in‑person later) and act as parliamentary adviser. • Draft, review, and advise on policies, leases, vendor contracts, and provide written legal opinions on any Board‑requested matters. • Represent the Board in non‑personnel litigation, administrative hearings, and provide OPRA assistance, with a 24‑hour response requirement for inquiries. • Submit detailed invoices monthly; compensation is hourly (attorney and support staff rates) with no advance payments. • Must meet extensive qualification, insurance, background‑check, and disclosure requirements, and submit a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20,000).