Ocean County Opengov #302958

Ocean County seeks as-needed special conflict and litigation counsel

Ocean County is seeking experienced outside counsel to handle conflict and litigation matters on an as-needed basis. - Government buyer: Ocean County Board of Commissioners, County of Ocean, through the Administrator’s Department; matters arise when the Office of County Counsel cannot act or determines special counsel is appropriate. - Service requested: Special Conflict/Litigation Counsel Services for individually assigned legal matters. No minimum amount of work or compensation is guaranteed. - Experience and legal scope: At least 10 years representing and defending governmental entities. Relevant work includes civil-rights claims, including 42 U.S.C. § 1983; New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and Conscientious Employee Protection Act claims; ADA, FMLA, and New Jersey Family Leave Act matters; New Jersey Tort Claims Act claims; workers’ compensation; administrative proceedings; mediation and arbitration; trials; appeals; and related authorized legal matters. - Proposal information: Identify the attorneys who may perform the work and provide their qualifications, experience, participation, licenses, and certifications; describe staffing and ability to perform work promptly; provide four professional references; and submit a complete fee schedule covering attorney and support-staff rates, alternative fees, reimbursable expenses, and any rates that vary by service type. - Other notable requirements: A valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate is required before award. The solicitation names no law firm or other prospective vendor and requests no products, part numbers, or fixed quantities.

Description

The County of Ocean is requesting qualifications for Special Conflict/Litigation Counsel Services for a one-year contract. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis when the Office of County Counsel cannot represent the County because of a conflict or scheduling issue, or when it determines that special counsel may handle a matter more effectively. Required experience includes at least ten years representing and defending governmental entities, including civil rights, employment, tort, workers’ compensation, administrative, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate matters. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s OpenGov portal by October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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