Regional Attorney

Closing Date: 2nd March, 2026

Description:

This is 12 month limited-term position with the possibility of extending to 24-month limited-term or becoming permanent. This position is being recruited Statewide but must be able to report to one of our regional offices located in Sacramento, Glendale, or Oakland.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Attorney, 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 general 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 in various levels of complexity and produce a top quality product. They work with discretion and handle cases in trial and appellate courts. They work with, at the direction of, and provide advice to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and advise Members of the Board, as appropriate, on public sector labor relations issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:
The Public Employment Relations Board is a quasi-judicial administrative agency charged with administering the collective bargaining statutes covering employees of California's public schools, colleges, and universities, employees of the State of California, employees of California local public agencies (cities, counties and special districts), trial court employees and supervisory employees of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. All PERB employees are all categorized as excluded (nonunion members).

The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program, and a bicycle commuter program. PERB's culture centers on purpose and values, we recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.
Department Website: https://perb.ca.gov/
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.
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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Employment Relations Board
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources
1031 18th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Employment Relations Board
Human Resources
Human Resources
1031 18th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
• 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 legal 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.

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