GENERAL CRITERIA: The Township of Willingboro desires to appoint an attorney at law who will be the principal public defender for those who qualify for public defender services in the Municipal Court of the Township of Willingboro. Applicant should demonstrate knowledge and experience in the defense of matters in the municipal courts of the State of New Jersey. Any experience or knowledge of matters that directly affect the Township of Willingboro or its municipal court should be addressed. • Please note: Invoices and the Township’s voucher for legal fees and costs will be submitted monthly to the Township Manager. Invoices and Township vouchers shall be submitted no later than the 15th day of the preceding month. The Township will pay bills upon the Township Manager's approval of the Attorney’s invoice and corresponding voucher. All invoices/vouchers must have itemized details regarding the hours billed, the relative case/matter, and the associated costs. Alternatively, the Council would consider a retainer agreement wherein you agree to provide a certain level of legal services to the Township at an agreed-upon contractual amount and be compensated for work outside of the scope of the agreement at the rates established. MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and eligible to appear before all state and federal courts and administrative offices of the State of New Jersey for a period of not less than five (5) years preceding appointment. 2. Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience appearing in municipal and superior courts of the State of New Jersey. 3. Must maintain a bona fide principal office in the State of New Jersey. 4. Must provide a description of availability for municipal court sessions. 5. Must list other past or present municipal courts served as Public Defender or Prosecutor
