Union County Vocational School District Ucnj #RFP #11-2027

Workers’ Compensation Defense Counsel Services for Union County

Union County is seeking qualified New Jersey attorneys or law firms to defend workers’ compensation claims and provide related legal services. - Government buyer: County of Union, New Jersey — Office of the County Counsel. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific law firms are named; this is a legal-services requirement. - Requested service: Workers’ compensation defense counsel, including responding to claim petitions, appearing in Workers’ Compensation Court, arranging medical examinations, reviewing medical reports, handling trials and appeals, attending meetings, and providing related specialized legal services. - Counsel may also represent commissioners, executives, and other members of the Union County Insurance Fund Commission. - No fixed quantity of cases or assignments is specified; files are assigned as needed. - Key qualifications and terms: Attorneys must be licensed in New Jersey and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Compensation for new assigned files is $155 per hour. Reimbursable expenses are limited to specified costs, including duplication, delivery, court and filing fees, and transcripts; other expenses require advance approval, and travel is not reimbursed. - Performance period: One year during 2027. The County may extend the arrangement at its option, subject to applicable law; no extension duration is specified.

Description

The County of Union is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Workers Compensation Defense Counsel Services for January 1 through December 31, 2027. Services include representation in workers’ compensation litigation, including claim petition answers, court appearances, medical examinations and report reviews, trials, and appeals. Counsel may also attend meetings and provide other specialized legal services; one or more individuals or firms may be selected. Proposers must submit one original paper copy and one PDF electronic copy on a thumb drive in a sealed envelope by October 22, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. EDT.

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