Special DistrictNJ
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
General Legal Services (Request for Qualifications)
Serve as general legal counsel for the Housing Authority of the City in court proceedings and litigation; preparation of legal documents such as contracts, petitions, depositions, answers, and motions; advise managerial staff on matters pertaining to legal rights, obligations, and other phases of law as it pertains to the Housing Authority of the City; conduct employee grievance conferences, when appropriate; represent the Authority at fact finding conferences concerning EEO complaints; compile evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action; review procurement contracts, bid proposals, and professional service agreements for compliance with standard operating procedures and local, state, and federal law; research, analyze, and develop and/or provide opinions toward the development of Authority-wide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; interface with HUD legal counsel in order to comply with changing regulations on law, low-rent housing programs, and for approval of contracts; review constitution, legislative decisions, and other legal documents for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to provide legal advice; attend monthly board meeting; serve as legal counsel to and advise the Board of Commissioners.
