City of Linden
Special Legal Counsel Services
- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- Questions due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Budget
- $125 – $175
Verified- Contract
- 12 months
- Location
- Linden, New Jersey, United States
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Category
- Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing
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DESCRIPTION
The City of Linden, New Jersey, is seeking special legal counsel services for a one-year contract period. The selected counsel will provide timely advice and representation on emergent and assigned legal matters.
Responsibilities include preparing written legal opinions and necessary legal documents; initiating or defending lawsuits as directed by the City; reviewing and advising on legal notices, resolutions, city policies, governance, administration, operations, and city clerk matters; and providing legal assistance on other assigned matters. Counsel may also conduct in-service programs for appropriate employees on specified legal issues upon request.
Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must demonstrate fifteen years of experience providing general legal services to cities in New Jersey
- Must have experience in litigation, drafting resolutions and ordinances, personnel, OPRA, and general municipal compliance
- Must be licensed to perform in the State of New Jersey
- Must provide a listing of all other engagements where services were provided in the past five years
- Must provide a statement that the firm and individuals are not disbarred, suspended, or prohibited from professional practice
- Must provide a copy of the offeror's Business Registration Certificate
- Must maintain General Liability Insurance
- Must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Must maintain Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions Insurance)
- Must submit all required forms including Non-Collusion Affidavit, Ownership Disclosure Statement, and Stockholder Disclosure Certification
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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
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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.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $125 – $175.
- 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 experienced in municipal and public-sector legal services
- Demonstrated capability in litigation, legal opinions, governance, and administrative law
- Licensed attorneys authorized to practice in New Jersey
- Experience advising city clerks and local government departments
- Capacity to provide timely counsel on emergent legal matters
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