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- Description
- Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Law Firms and/or individuals submitting proposals should have at least 10 years of experience representing municipalities in general government and land use law. Each attorney assigned to represent the Town must be admitted to and be in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar at the time of appointment. The selected firm or attorney must be willing to attend in-person evening meetings in East Lyme as needed. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential, since information must be readily understood by elected and appointed officials, Town staff and the public.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the ideal response to this request for proposals will demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with the Town of East Lyme, its operations, and its community.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
General Government Town Attorney
The Town Attorney provides legal advice and counsel to the First Selectman and Board of Selectmen on a variety of matters pertaining to all aspects of municipal government in a clear, concise, effective and responsible manner, understandable by lay people who may not be familiar with the legal complexities of specific situations. Advice and legal support is also provided to various Town departments, boards, and commissions. Provision of legal services is coordinated by the First Selectman. Legal Services required by the Town Attorney include but are not limited to:
Legal advice and counsel on the day-to-day operations of a municipal government
Drafting ordinances and managing the Town’s hearing and approval process for proposed ordinances
Contract/document review and drafting, legal review of requests for proposals, and legal review of other purchasing and procurement matters
Overseeing charter revision commissions and supervising the procedures and process the commission uses in drafting an amended charter
Providing frequent advice on Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) compliance and representing the Town in FOIA disputes before the Freedom of Information Commission, the Superior Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court
Representation in real estate transactions
Litigation. Provides representation to the Town, its agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees in all stages of litigation in state and federal court, including appeals. Also monitors cases handled by outside counsel pursuant to insurance policies and provides assistance to outside counsel as necessary. The Town Attorney also represents the Town in state and federal administrative proceedings. The Town Attorney is also expected to represent the Town in land use and building code enforcement matters in state court.
General. Includes all other matters typically associated with municipal government operations and other services as may be directed by the First Selectman. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential, since information must be readily understood by elected and appointed officials, Town staff and the public.
The Town Attorney meets in-person bi-weekly with the First Selectman to review the Town’s pending legal matters. The Town Attorney meets with other Town officials, boards, commissions, and agencies as needed and upon request. The Town Attorney is expected to attend evening meetings outside of the normal workday as needed.
The Town Attorney provides legal advice and counsel, as well as representation in litigation, to all Town departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
3. REQUIRED INFORMATION:
The following information, as a minimum, shall be submitted:
Background statement setting forth the capabilities, history and other general introductory information of the responder.
If the responder is a firm, the qualifications, resumes and position with firm of each attorney that will be assigned to work on matters pertaining to the Town of East Lyme.
A detailed summary of all areas of expertise and experience to include the types of services supplied to past and present clients. This information should set forth the extent of specialization, and include background and experience, in the areas as outlined above.
A detailed description of how the responder (law firm or individual attorney) proposes to provide legal services to the Town and general approach as to providing the legal services. Response time to legal services with time constraints.
A list of references to include any towns or municipalities that have been represented by the responder within the past five (5) years and that also indicates a minimum of ten (10) years experience representing municipalities. The name and phone number of a contact person must be provided.
A detailed proposal regarding the charges involved for each legal service(s) including any retainer, hourly rates of all personnel providing these services, required expenses and other costs involved. This should include proposals for annual legal expense caps.
A listing of any grievances filed, with the outcome, within the past five (5) years against any individual attorney individual who will be performing work for the Town.
Submit Non-Collusion Affidavit (Exhibit A)
4. OTHER CONDITIONS:
A. INSURANCE:
The successful attorney shall be required to furnish evidence of the following insurance coverage within ten (10) days from notification award. Insurance coverage shall remain in full force for the duration of the contract term, including any and all extensions. All renewal certificates shall be furnished at least ten (10) days prior to policy expiration.
Legal malpractice insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct business in the State of Connecticut in the amount of $______________ combined single limit per occurrence.
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