Respondent must be an Attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wishes to provide Special Counsel and Litigation Services to the City of Hackensack with regard to property tax appeals, as directed by the City Attorney, the Mayor and Council, the City Tax Assessor, or other appropriate Official within the City of Hackensack. Respondent must have significant experience in representing New Jersey Municipalities and/or Public Entities in Tax Court and before County Boards of Taxation. The Successful Respondent will provide the City of Hackensack with legal guidance relating to tax appeals, including but not necessarily limited to: performing legal research and providing advisory opinions as needed; drafting pleadings and stipulations of settlement related to tax appeals; representing the City of Hackensack in litigation in Federal and State Courts and Administrative Forums with regard to tax appeal issues; preparing motions and discovery requests; attending meetings of the Mayor and Council and/or Committees upon request; conducting programs on specified legal issues relating to tax appeals for appropriate Elected Officials and/or City Employees upon request; and, any other matters as directed by the City of Hackensack.
