Clifton School District Civicplus #26-117

Special Counsel Services for Employment Litigation Claims – City of Clifton, NJ

The City of Clifton, NJ is seeking proposals for Special Counsel services to manage Employment Litigation Claims for a one-year contract period. - Government Buyer: - City of Clifton Department of Purchasing - Contracting office: City of Clifton Purchasing Office, 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 - Scope of Services: - Legal advice and representation for employment litigation claims - Types of cases: discrimination (disability, age, race, religion, sex), wrongful termination, discriminatory and sexual harassment, CEPA claims, LAD claims, family and medical leave claims, retaliation, severance agreements - Legal tasks: filing pleadings, motions, briefs, conducting discovery, attending court appearances, handling appeals - Vendor Requirements: - Must be a licensed attorney or law firm in New Jersey - Minimum five consecutive years of experience representing municipal entities in employment litigation (including Civil Service jurisdictions) - Must maintain a bona fide office in New Jersey - Must provide a list of past and present public entities represented - Must identify assigned attorneys and support staff - Must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence - Must provide a comprehensive schedule of proposed fees and hourly rates - Must not have conflicts of interest with the City of Clifton - Must comply with New Jersey affirmative action requirements - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a professional legal services procurement.

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The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for Special Counsel services to handle Employment Litigation Claims for a one-year contract starting in 2026. The selected attorney or law firm must be licensed in New Jersey and have at least five years of experience representing municipal entities in employment litigation. The scope includes legal advice and representation in cases such as discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and related claims. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, and must comply with specified qualifications and affirmative action requirements.

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