Ocean County Opengov #302934

Ocean County Assistant Counsel and Special Counsel Services

Ocean County is seeking qualified New Jersey attorneys and law firms for as-needed Assistant Counsel and specialized legal services. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Administrator. - Providers and OEMs: No law firms or other vendors are named. The opportunity is open to attorneys and law firms licensed in New Jersey; no product OEMs are applicable. - Services requested: - Assistant Counsel: legal research and advice, document preparation and review, assistance to County Counsel and County Administration, authorized representation, meeting attendance, and other assigned legal work. - County Adjuster Special Counsel: matters including civil commitments and admissions, support-cost collection, rate-setting hearings, liens, and prisoner health-care obligations. - Planning Board Special Counsel: land-use advice, document review and preparation, meetings and hearings, appeals, litigation, and related representation. - Construction Board of Appeals Special Counsel: advice on applicable construction and fire codes, procedural assistance, meetings and hearings, appeals, litigation, and related representation. - Open Public Records Special Counsel: advice on New Jersey public-records requirements and representation in related administrative proceedings and litigation. - Notable requirements: Special Counsel applicants must identify each service area sought and have at least five years of relevant experience. The County may assign work as needed; no minimum workload, hours, or compensation is guaranteed.

Description

Ocean County is requesting qualifications from New Jersey-licensed law firms and attorneys to provide Assistant Counsel Services, Special Counsel Services, or both. Assistant Counsel work may include legal research and advice, drafting and reviewing legal documents, assisting County Counsel and County Administration, and representing the County in authorized matters. Special Counsel qualifications are sought for identified service areas, including County Adjuster, Planning Board, and Construction Board of Appeals matters. Services are provided on an as-needed, fee-for-service basis, with no guaranteed minimum work or compensation; proposals must be submitted electronically.

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