Legal Services Manager

THE ORGANIZATION

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 800+ individuals working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California.

COMPENSATION

The below is dependent upon experience and education.

• Legal Services Manager: $98,446.40 - $113,942.40

The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY

ACRC is seeking a Legal Services Manager (LSM) at the Sacramento office location. This position serves as a consultant to ACRC staff on legal issues and civil court matters pertaining to individuals served by the Agency. The LSM provides general research support; acts as Agency representative or assigns Agency representation for consumer appeals at informal meetings, mediations, and state-level fair hearings; under the administrative direction of Executive Management, the LSM has primary oversight for review and processing of all civil legal documents related to Agency business; provides training on legal issues as needed; acts as the Agency’s legal liaison to consumers and the community; and supervises the position of Legal Services Specialist.

SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long-term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program; CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 15 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; See additional details on the PSLF Program here. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

Applicants for this position must possess a Doctor of Jurisprudences; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; excellent organization and planning skills; high attention to detail and accuracy; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide valuable guidance and direction to subordinate staff; demonstrated ability to prepare detailed and comprehensive reports and presentations; good analytical and problems-solving skills; and knowledge of general office practices and procedures, office equipment, and filing systems. Other requirements and qualifications may apply.