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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Linden, New Jersey, seeks outside litigation defense counsel services for the representation of City officials, officers, directors, and employees.
On an as-needed basis, assigned counsel will provide representation throughout all aspects of litigation. Responsibilities may include preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents; participating in discovery and attending depositions; and participating in settlement conferences, pretrial motions, and trials.
Questions must be submitted no later than October 26, 2026. Responses are due by November 6, 2026.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a minimum of ten years of experience in litigation/defense work
- Must have a minimum of five years of experience servicing other governmental entities
- Must demonstrate extensive trial experience in Federal and State Courts and administrative agencies
- Must provide a copy of Business Registration Certificate
- Must comply with General Terms and Conditions and enter into the City's standard Professional Services Contract
- Must maintain sufficient insurance including Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional, and Automobile Liability
- Must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Must submit an Ownership Disclosure Statement
- Must submit a Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Must submit a Disclosure of Iran Investments
- Must submit a Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
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TIMELINE
Questions due by October 26th, 2026.
Submission deadline is November 6th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
Contract period is January 1st, 2027 through December 31st, 2027.
Issuing Agency
City Of Linden
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Linden. The work is located in Linden, New Jersey, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Law firm specializing in civil litigation defense
- Experience representing municipalities, public officials, and government employees
- Demonstrated capability handling pleadings, discovery, depositions, settlement conferences, motions, and trials
- Licensed and authorized to practice in New Jersey
- Established firm with capacity to provide counsel on an as-needed basis
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