Assistant General Counsel (Attorney)

Job Description and Duties Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the Investigation and Litigation Section I/II, within the Litigation, Program and Policy Branch, part of the General Counsel Division (Division) within the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), the Attorney I will investigate alleged violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA) and litigate complaints filed with the Board. 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. 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. State Bar of California – This position requires an active membership in the State Bar of California (State Bar). The incumbent is required to provide their State Bar number prior to being hired. Language Proficiency Testing – This position is designated as bilingual. The incumbent is required to pass a Spanish language fluency examination and maintain qualification to serve in a bilingual position and receive bilingual pay. Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program - The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN Program, which is a process for providing the ALRB with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record. Travel - The incumbent is required to travel within the State of California by various methods of transportation. 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