Description
The Borough of Atlantic Highlands is seeking a qualified municipal attorney to serve as its Borough Attorney for calendar year 2020. The role combines a fixed‑salary “core” component—attending council meetings, drafting ordinances, and handling routine legal matters—with an hourly “other services” component for extraordinary work such as litigation, tax appeals, real‑estate projects, and labor negotiations. Candidates must have at least eight years of New Jersey municipal law experience, a clean ethics record, and maintain an office within reasonable distance of the borough. The contract is a one‑year appointment with the possibility of renewal, and the borough may terminate for convenience with 30‑day notice.
• Core services: ~24 council meetings, preparation of resolutions, routine legal counsel.
• Extraordinary services: litigation, tax appeals, zoning, construction, labor, and any other matters assigned.
• Compensation: $25,000 fixed salary baseline; $125/hr for attorney time and $50/hr for paralegal time on “other services,” plus reimbursable expenses.
• Mandatory filings: proof of business registration within 3 days of award, insurance certificates, affirmative‑action/EEO documentation, and stockholder disclosures.