Description
The Borough of Atlantic Highlands is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to serve as the Harbor Commission Attorney for the 2020 calendar year. The role includes a fixed‑salary retainer for routine municipal legal services (attendance at commission meetings, drafting ordinances, reviewing contracts, etc.) and an hourly‑rate component for extraordinary matters such as litigation, complex real‑estate or construction projects, and collections. Applicants must demonstrate at least eight years of New Jersey municipal law experience, maintain a local office, and certify no ethical sanctions. The solicitation outlines mandatory insurance coverage, submission procedures, and a firm deadline of December 5, 2019.
• Fixed‑salary retainer (present amount $12,000) for routine advisory work.
• Hourly rates of $125 (attorney) and $50 (paralegal) for extraordinary services.
• Minimum 8 years of NJ municipal law experience; local office required; ethics certification needed.
• Submission deadline: hard‑copy by 11:00 a.m. on Dec 5, 2019; electronic copy to [email protected] and [email protected].