What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY position at Agricultural Labor Relations Board?
Under the general supervision of the General Counsel and direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent acts as the investigating and prosecuting attorney in the legal matters involving complex, difficult, and sensitive unfair labor practices of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ATTORNEY
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to “encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion” (Labor Code § 1140.2).
If you thrive in a challenging, highly rewarding and team-oriented environment, and share a passion for our mission, values and commitment to our stakeholder community, this might be the career opportunity you have been seeking.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) BAR License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other -
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a Cover Letter along with their application. The Cover Letter must explain why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are a good candidate.
Desirable Qualifications
- Understanding of and/or experience with issues impacting low-wage immigrant workers such as farmworkers, and the agricultural community
- Legal research, writing, analysis and advocacy skills
- Labor law experience
- Familiarity with the Agricultural Labor Relations Act
- Hearing and/or trial experience
- Litigation experience
- Experience working with outside counsel
- Knowledge of rules of evidence, administrative hearings and state and federal civil procedure
- Knowledge of and familiarity with government policies and procedures
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 894-6784
HR@alrb.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 651-7608
EEO@alrb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Exam Information
EXAM BULLETIN - ATTORNEY
EXAM BULLETIN - ATTORNEY (LEAP)
Additional Information
This advertisement will run “Until Filled” with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:
- May 23, 2025
- June 23, 2025
- July 23, 2025
- August 23, 2025
- September 23, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
