Specifications include, but are not limited to: The legal services desired are more fully described as follows: 1. Act as Town Attorney for the Town of Amherst. Provide legal advice and interpret municipal, state, and federal law as it applies to the Town. 2. Represent the Town of Amherst before administrative agencies and in court proceedings; conduct legal research, find relevant facts, develop and review documents. 3. Act as legal advisor to the Town Administrator and the Town Council in all areas of municipal law as well as other Town Boards and Commissions as needed for land use, code enforcement, and conservation matters; advise any other staff member of the Town as authorized by the Town Administrator. 4. Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other written legal documents generated in the course of Town business, as requested. 5. Conduct title searches and handle land closings for both Conservation and general Town real estate transactions. 6. Attend meetings of the Town Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and any other boards or commissions as may be required to offer legal advice and opinions. 7. Perform other legal services as assigned.
