The vendor is required to provide outside legal services for include:
i. General legal support
• Provide legal guidance, representation, and/or strategic support to the agency through its executive director.
• Augment the resources and services of the office of the general counsel as needed and requested by agency.
• Attend arc board meetings, governance committee meetings, or other arc functions as needed and requested by arc. provide legislative review and support as requested.
• Provide referrals to specialized legal counsel, with the potential to subcontract, upon request.
• Perform other duties as may be requested.
ii. Litigation
• Upon referral from the executive director and in coordination with the general counsel, litigate all matters that may arise including, but not limited to actions against arc; actions against arc officials where no conflict arises; and other contested actions.
• At the direction of the executive director and in coordination with general counsel, represent the agency in settlement negotiations or other related matters.
• At the direction of the executive director and in coordination with general counsel, represent or advise arc in mediation or dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with other legal providers representing arc’s interest in other legal matters as requested.
• Perform other duties as may be requested.
iii. Immigration
• Provide counsel regarding immigration matters for arc employees at the direction of the executive director and in coordination with general counsel
• File applications or documentation for employer sponsored immigration benefits upon the request or direction executive director and in coordination with the general counsel
• Manage visa deadlines, updates, renewals, and other information as it applies to any employees utilizing arc work visa benefits.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 05, 2025