1) Multi-disciplined firm with experience in municipal law, municipal litigation and tort claim laws, and familiarity with Titles 40 & 40A of N.J.S.A. The applicant shall have five (5) years’ experience as a municipal Township Attorney for a municipality in the State of New Jersey, three (3) years of which should be in a similarly-sized municipality. 2) The applicant also must demonstrate a high degree of knowledge, experience and ability with the following: a) The operation of local governmental units in New Jersey; b) Acquisition of real-estate (Open Space); c) Assisting with acquiring and administering grants; d) Administering Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) programs and Regional Contribution Agreements; e) Experience working in a town located in the Pinelands and interacting with the Pinelands Commission; f) Municipal Land Use Law; g) Extensive knowledge of Local Public Contracts Law; h) Experience in Public Sector Labor Relations and Labor Unions; i) Advanced working knowledge of OPRA, OPMA, DARM and GRC; j) Selling of Township real estate and/or property; k) Putting together Employment Practices Liability (EPL) policies to protect the Township; l) Experience in a Township Form of government is a plus; m) Knowledgeable in Election Law, “Pay to Play” Laws and Government Ethics Laws; 3) The applicant must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and be a member of the Bar in good standing. 4) Include a list of any other professional qualifications, experience and/or credentials you feel are relevant to this RFP/Q.
