Description
The Borough of Atlantic Highlands is seeking a qualified attorney (or law firm) to serve as the Harbor Commission Attorney for the 2022 calendar year. The role combines a fixed‑salary component (capped at $12,000) with an hourly‑rate component for “extraordinary” legal services. The attorney will provide routine legal counsel, attend commission meetings, draft ordinances, and handle routine correspondence, while also offering representation in litigation and complex matters on an hourly basis. The contract is a one‑year appointment, with the possibility of termination for cause or convenience.
• Fixed‑salary limit: up to $12,000 for 2022.
• Hourly rates for extraordinary services: $125 per attorney hour, $50 per paralegal hour.
• Required experience: minimum 8 years in municipal/harbor law, with demonstrated competence in litigation, contracts, and property matters.
• Mandatory attachments: ethics certification, malpractice coverage, insurance certificates, business registration, affirmative‑action compliance, ADA acknowledgment, stock‑holder disclosure, pay‑to‑play disclosure, and MacBride Principles certification.
• Proposal deadline: December 16, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m.; award expected January 5, 2022.