ATTORNEY

Job Description and Duties

This position is recruited for Statewide but must be able to report to one of our three Regional Offices located in Sacramento, Oakland, or Glendale. 

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent provides a full range of legal services, including investigation of unfair practice charges, representation cases, investigation and litigation of requests for injunctive relief, and representation of the Board in litigation.

Incumbents are attorneys in various levels who have displayed an interest in labor law, administrative law, and civil and appellate litigation. They have the ability to independently and effectively perform legal work at various levels of complexity and produce a top-quality product. They work with discretion and handle cases in trial and appellate courts. They provide advice to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, and at the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, may advise members of the Board itself, as appropriate, on public sector labor relations issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 8/31/2026

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 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:

Public Employment Relations Board

N/A

Attn: Human Resources

1031 18th Street

Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Public Employment Relations Board

N/A

Human Resources

1031 18th Street

Sacramento , CA 95811

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ is to be no more than two (2) pages, single-spaced, in size 12pt font. Applicants that do not submit an SOQ may be removed from consideration for the position. The SOQ should describe your experience, education, and training that prepared you to succeed in this position.
• Other - Please provide a writing sample.

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.

Benefits

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:

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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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
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