<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Under general direction, the Attorney III works closely with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Regional Director on a variety of issues, including: formulating policies and procedures, administrative matters, mentoring less experienced attorneys, training regional office staff, reviewing drafts of case-related documents, complex case work and other matters as needed.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>ATTORNEY III </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-476686</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>013-260-5795-001</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>ATTORNEY III</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>ATTORNEY III</p> <p>$10,536.00 - $14,879.00 A</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>United States</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverage of 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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>The position(s) require(s) a(n) BAR License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: Until Filled</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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.ca.gov. 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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Agricultural Labor Relations Board</p> <p>ALRB HR</p> <p>Attn: JC-476686</p> <p>1325 J Street, Suite 1900</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Agricultural Labor Relations Board</p> <p>ALRB HR</p> <p>JC-476686</p> <p>1325 J Street Ste. 1900</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Other - </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of and/or experience with issues impacting low-wage immigrant workers such as farmworkers, and the agricultural community </li><li>Well-developed and demonstrated legal research, writing, analysis and advocacy skills </li><li>Labor law experience </li><li>Familiarity with the Agricultural Labor Relations Act </li><li>Hearing and/or trial experience </li><li>Litigation experience </li><li>Experience mentoring less experienced attorneys and providing feedback on legal work product </li><li>Knowledge of rules of evidence, administrative law practice and state and federal civil procedure </li><li>Knowledge of and familiarity with government policies and procedures </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.</p> <p>Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov</p> <p>Human Resources Contact:</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>(916) 894-6784</p> <p>HR@alrb.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>EEO Officer</p> <p>(916) 651-7608</p> <p>EEO@alrb.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Exam Information</p> <p>An exam is required to obtain list eligibility. Read the exam bulletin carefully for more detailed information.</p> <p>EXAM BULLETIN - ATTORNEY III</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The reporting unit for this position is Visalia. The incumbent hired may select one of the offices below as a headquarter location, upon hire.</p> <p>Visalia</p> <p>1642 West Walnut Avenue</p> <p>Visalia, CA 93277-5348</p> <p>Sacramento</p> <p>1325 J Street Suite 1900</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Indio</p> <p>81713 Highway 111, Suite A</p> <p>Indio, CA 92201</p> <p>Santa Rosa</p> <p>606 Healdsburg Avenue</p> <p>Santa Rosa, CA 95401</p> <p>This advertisement will run "Until Filled" with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:</p> <ul> <li>June 6, 2025 </li><li>July 6, 2025 </li><li>August 6, 2025 </li><li>September 6, 2025 </li><li>October 6, 2025 </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>