Assistant District Attorney - 2027 Class

Assistant District Attorney – Spring 2027 Class

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, one of the largest prosecutorial offices in the country, is actively seeking top‑tier candidates who embody diverse perspectives, a strong work ethic, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to public service and justice.

Salary & Benefits

• Entry‑level prosecutors start at approximately $85,000.
• Benefits include health insurance (including optical and dental), vacation/personal/sick time, disability leave, deferred compensation, New York State Retirement, life insurance, legal and other benefits, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Training

Newly hired Assistants undergo a rigorous training program that blends hands‑on experience, CLE courses, mentorship, second‑seat opportunities with senior prosecutors, and specialized off‑site training hosted by the National District Attorneys Association’s National Advocacy Center and the New York State District Attorneys Association’s Prosecutor’s Training Institute.

Career Path & Responsibilities

Entry‑level ADAs rotate through the Intake and Discovery Compliance Bureau, the District Court Bureau, and the East End Bureau, prosecuting misdemeanor crimes and gaining investigative and trial experience. With advancement, ADAs are promoted to the Domestic Violence Unit (both misdemeanor and felony offenses), then to the Grand Jury Unit (presenting felony cases, handling pre‑indictment dispositions, and felony arraignments), and later to senior bureaus within the Trial Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Investigations Division, developing specialized skills in criminal investigation and prosecution.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (as required by New York Public Officers Law § 3).
• Graduated from a law school prior to the first day of employment.
• Sat the New York State Bar exam prior to the first day of employment.
• Sat the MPRE prior to the first day of employment.
• Sat the NYLE prior to the first day of employment.
• Commitment to at least three years of employment at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law.

Application Requirements

• Resume.
• Cover letter addressed to District Attorney Raymond
  
  A. Tierney.
• Law school and undergraduate degree transcripts.
• Two writing samples.
• Answers to all pre‑screening questions.

Contact

Please email ApplySCDA with any questions.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Government Administration