Orange Township Civicplus #108

As-Needed Litigation, Workers’ Compensation, and Conflict Counsel

The City of Orange Township is seeking attorneys or law firms to provide legal counsel on an as-needed basis. - Government buyer: City of Orange Township, Department of Law; City Attorney Gracia Robert Montilus. - Services requested: - Litigation/Defense Counsel for the City, its officers, and employees, including matters involving the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, CEPA, LAD, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, contract disputes, and challenges to government actions. - Workers’ Compensation Counsel. - Special Conflict Counsel and other specialized legal services. - Work may include pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, settlement conferences, pretrial proceedings, trials, and meetings. Assignments are as needed and may be coordinated through the City’s Third Party Insurance Administrator. - Rate and qualification requirement: $150 per hour; applicants must carry at least $500,000 in professional liability insurance and demonstrate relevant litigation and government experience. - The City may select one or more providers for a pool of approved counsel. No OEMs or specific law firms are identified.

Description

The City of Orange Township is seeking qualifications from individuals and firms to provide litigation/defense counsel, workers’ compensation counsel, and special conflict counsel services. Selected counsel will form a pool to provide legal services as needed, coordinated through the City’s Third Party Insurance Administrator; one or more providers may be selected. Services include representation of the City, its officers, and employees in litigation and related matters, including claims under the Tort Claims Act, CEPA, LAD, Section 1983, contract disputes, and challenges to government actions. The stated rate is $150 per hour, and the appointment term is January 1 through December 31, 2027; submissions are due December 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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