Attorney III (Salinas, Oxnard, Santa Maria)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and supervision of the Attorney Supervisor part of the Region I Office (Office), in the General Counsel Division (Division) within the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), the Attorney III will investigate and litigate the most complex and sensitive matters brought to the Division. The incumbent will serve as the technical lead for Attorneys and investigative teams. The incumbent will also advise the Division management on case matters, as well as State of California (State) and ALRB policy as needed. The incumbent will represent the Division before the Board, in Superior Court, and with stakeholders and other governmental entities as needed. The incumbent is expected to work closely and collaboratively within and across ALRB to meet strategic and Division goals.

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Special Requirements

State Bar of California This position requires an active membership in the State Bar of California. The incumbent is required to submit a copy of their 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 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.

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.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:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Agricultural Labor Relations Board

Human Resources Office - Mail

Attn: JC 512926, FFD Until Filled

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

Human Resources Office - Drop-Off

JC 512926, FFD Until Filled

This location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

1325 J Street, Suite 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 -
• A cover letter is required and must be included. 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:

• Spanish strongly preferred, but not required
• Understanding of and/or experience with issues impacting low-wage immigrant workers such as farmworkers, and the agricultural community
• Well-developed and demonstrated 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 mentoring less experienced attorneys and providing feedback on legal work product
• Knowledge of rules of evidence, administrative law practice and state and federal civil procedure
• Knowledge of and familiarity with government policies and procedures

Headquarters Designation

This is a statewide recruitment. The headquarters designation will be determined by the closest ALRB Office, listed below, to the selected candidate’s physical residence.

Oxnard: 1901 N. Solar Drive, Suite 240, Oxnard, CA 93036

Salinas: 342 Pajaro Street, Salinas, CA 93901-3423

Santa Maria: 1619 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Spanish strongly preferred, but not required