Description
The City of Elizabeth is seeking a qualified law firm or individual attorney to serve as full‑time counsel to its Planning Board for the 2026 calendar year. The attorney will attend every regular and special board meeting, provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the Board in any litigation arising from its land‑use decisions. Services are billed hourly, with the possibility of per‑meeting fees, and the contractor must supply a full set of certifications and insurance documents with the proposal.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and representation on municipal land‑use and zoning matters under New Jersey law.
• Attend all Planning Board meetings (regular and special), telephone conferences, and prepare related legal documentation.
• Defend the Board and its members in any litigation, prepare pleadings, opinions, settlement agreements, and other deliverables as required.
• Submit a technical proposal (qualifications, experience, personnel resumes) and a cost proposal (hourly rates, optional per‑meeting fees) by the November 25 2025 deadline; no electronic submissions accepted.