Special Counsel Service for Employment Matters and Litigation

The Town of Guttenberg, New Jersey is seeking a vendor to provide special counsel services for employment matters and litigation. The agency needs legal representation and advisory support to handle specialized employment issues and disputes under the direction of the town attorney or other authorized municipal officials. This opportunity aims to resolve complex employment-related legal challenges and manage litigation risks for the municipality. The scope of work covers conducting legal research, drafting advisory opinions, and preparing municipal ordinances and resolutions. The selected vendor must represent the town in federal and state courts, as well as before various administrative forums. Additionally, the agency requires the vendor to attend Town Council meetings upon request and conduct educational programs on specific legal issues for elected officials and municipal employees. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will permit the vendor to perform the required work offsite. The town is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit or key procurement dates in the initial solicitation.