The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) is a nonprofit law firm
founded in 1965 that provides free civil legal services to low-income
Arkansans. Headquartered in Little Rock, CALS serves 44 counties out of
seven offices with 55 staff members. CALS’ budget is $5.5 million with
significant funding from federal and state grants.

Position Summary: The Grants Manager, under the supervision of the
Director of Administration (DOA), has lead responsibility for CALS grant
compliance and contract funding, including managing existing grants and
assisting in seeking new sources of funding. We are seeking a team
player with relevant experience, initiative, and a passion for justice,
fairness, and equal opportunity under the law.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with the DOA, Legal Director, and others on the Executive
Team to develop and implement a grant and contract-seeking plan
for CALS.
2. Develop and manage a tracking system for fiscal and programmatic
compliance with all government and private funding grants and
contracts.
3. Assist with research, preparation and submission of proposals,
budgets, and reports in accordance with RFPs and requirements of
public and private funding sources.
4. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in evaluating grant
fundraising opportunities and making recommendations to the DOA.
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
Founded 1965
Equal Justice for All
Main Office: 1300 West 6th Street/Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-376-3423 / Toll-Free: 1-800-950-5817 / www.ArkansasLegal.org
5. Prepare monthly grant activity reports on results achieved versus
programmatic and/or financial budgets and forecast activities
needed to ensure grant compliance. Report to be presented and
reviewed with the DOA.
6. Work with the DOA, Legal Director, and other staff to ensure that
reporting, invoicing, budget development, and staff time are
properly allocated to specific projects.
7. Participate in project development by working with the management
team and program staff to identify priority service areas, designing
project delivery, and staffing plans, working with finance
department to develop project budgets, designing project
evaluations, and determining record keeping requirements.
8. Assist the DOA to prepare for annual audit by outside firm(s).
9. Manage compliance aspects of grants.
10. Maintain grant master files.
11. Prepare for grant monitoring visits/inspections.
12. Work with the DOA and finance team to process grant invoices and
financial and performance reports.
13. Review journal and payroll entries for reconciliation.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree and minimum two years professional
experience in government and private grants and contract
compliance and management. Solid competency with federal
grant compliance is essential.
• Grant research and writing experience.
• A demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing
issues of low-income constituents.
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
Founded 1965
Equal Justice for All
Main Office: 1300 West 6th Street/Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-376-3423 / Toll-Free: 1-800-950-5817 / www.ArkansasLegal.org
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent technology skills, including word-processing,
spreadsheets, and grant portals.
• Experience with Legal Server or other case management
systems; SharePoint, Instrumentl.com and Neon One is a plus.
• Grant management software skills.
• Must be able to attend meetings and/or other functions at
various locations throughout service area. Occasional out of area
travel and overnight stays may be required.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include
health and dental insurance, 403(b) and cafeteria plan. Applicants must
submit a completed CALS application, resume, cover letter, and three job
references to jobs@arkansaslegalservices.org. Job application is available at
our website: https://www.arkansaslegal.org/careers.
CALS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all races,
ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and ability are encouraged to apply