ATTORNEY

Job Description and Duties 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.
Job Code #: JC-408066 Position #(s): 013-240-5778-021 Working Title: ATTORNEY Classification: ATTORNEY $7,737.
00 - $9,730.
00 A $8,708.
00 - $11,173.
00 B Work Location: Monterey County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverageof the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935.
The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations.
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 .
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and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion” (Labor Code § 1140.
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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: https://www.
alrb.
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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 Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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 Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
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When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Agricultural Labor Relations Board Attn: JC-408066 1325 J Street, Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Agricultural Labor Relations Board JC-408066 1325 J Street Ste.
1900 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: 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 State of California employees may be eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance.
Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program.
More than two weeks of vacation after a year of service.
Health insurance in retirement.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.
alrb.
ca.
gov Human Resources Contact: Human Resources (916) 894-6784 HR@alrb.
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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.
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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.
Additional Information All methods of appointments may be considered.
LEAP candidates are encouraged to apply.
An exam is required to obtain list eligibility for this vacancy.
Read the exam bulletin carefully for more detailed information.
Attorney Exam Bulletin Attorney (LEAP) Exam Bulletin 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.