Job Description Requirements
Redevelopment Attorney
Minimum of 5 years proven experience and knowledge of New Jersey Redevelopment Laws, familiarity with PILOT programs, Economic Redevelopment Growth Grant Program, knowledge of Redevelopment Litigations, understanding of condemnation processes. Interviews conducted by the Borough’s Redevelopment Committee may be required. Additional requirements will be identified in the contract if awarded. Experience in municipalities in similar size to Somerville Borough. A qualified substitute if the primary attorney is unavailable or conflicted. Support staff is a must.
Borough Attorney
Minimum 5 years’ experience, licensed in the State of New Jersey. Must have extensive experience in municipal law. knowledge in the field of municipal law generally, including but not limited to zoning and planning; affordable housing; public employment; organization and responsibilities in the Borough’s form of government; laws applicable to municipalities, including Titles 40 and 40A of the New Jersey Statutes; municipal litigation; municipal ordinances; school budget appeals; Gross Receipts and Franchise Tax replacement revenues; sewer utility law; and Board of Health Law. The Borough will serve as the Tax Appeal attorney; however the Borough reserves the right to select other attorneys for both tax appeals and general law. Additional requirements will be identified in the contract if awarded. Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. A qualified backup must be identified. Identification of support staff a must.
Municipal Prosecutor
Minimum 3 years’ experience as an attorney, licensed in the State of New Jersey. Must have extensive experience in municipal law. Must have served as a Municipal Prosecutor in a municipality of same or similar size. Borough of Somerville holds its court sessions in Bridgewater Township.
Bond Counsel
Minimum of 5 years proven experience and knowledge in the field of municipal financing and bond law, and wide recognition in the market for expertise in public financing. The firm shall be able to assist the Borough’s Chief Financial Officer in analyzing rates and understanding the municipal bond market. Additional requirements will be identified in contract if awarded. Identifying support staff is a must.
Professional Attorney-Labor Counsel
Minimum 5 years’ experience, licensed in the State of New Jersey. The Borough is seeking a law firm that will serve the Borough as it’s appointed labor counsel. The Borough is seeking a lawyer that has knowledge of labor law, CBA negotiations and employment law. Strong understanding of the collective bargaining process. Familiarity with PERC. A qualified substitute on staff is a must.
Legal Services for Investigatory Matters
Minimum 5 years’ experience, licensed in the State of New Jersey. Must have extensive experience in investigating personnel matters, complaints filed by personnel in the public sector for municipalities with 50+ employees.