Job Posting: Attorney III Agricultural Labor Relations Board JC-512927 - Attorney III
ATTORNEY III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction and supervision of the Attorney Supervisor part of the Region II 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY III Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (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 ALRB 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 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
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 512927, 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 512927, 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:
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 candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Information This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Thursday, starting April 10, 2026, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.
If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.
Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified.
Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.
If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact HR@alrb.ca.gov. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671. For LEAP information, visit CalHR and DOR. For Veterans preference information, visit CalCareers.
Headquarters Designation This is a statewide recruitment. The headquarters designation will be determined by the closest ALRB Office, listed below, to the selected candidates physical residence.
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.
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