Licensed Attorney and Alternate Municipal Public Defender Service

The City of Hoboken, New Jersey is seeking a licensed attorney to provide alternate municipal public defender services. The agency requires legal representation for individuals eligible for public defender services during municipal court sessions. This opportunity addresses the agency's need for qualified legal counsel to serve on a per diem, non-employee basis. The scope of work covers providing legal representation during court sessions and preparing briefing packages for the court when required. The agency will provide dedicated space for public defenders during in-person court sessions when the public defenders are asked to participate remotely. For matters requiring a briefing package, the attorney must obtain prior written approval from the City before invoicing. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the legal work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit proposals outlining their qualifications to meet these service requirements. The agency has established a set compensation rate of $450.00 per court session in lieu of any and all other fees and benefits. For approved briefing packages prepared for the court, the agency will pay a fee of $150.00 per package. The agency is looking for proposals to evaluate based on these established budget signals and service requirements.