Assistant District Attorney (Entry-Level)

Suffolk County Government; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and personal time

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking an entry-level Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk, Virginia. This role includes rotating through various bureaus to gain experience in prosecution and investigations. The ideal candidate has graduated law school and passed the New York State Bar exam. This position offers a starting salary of approximately $85,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Commitment of three years of employment at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.
• Passed the MPRE and NYLE prior to first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various bureaus for investigative and trial experience.
• Prosecute misdemeanor crimes and advance to felony cases.
• Develop specialized skills in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law

Education

Graduation from a law school

Passed the New York State Bar exam

Job description

Assistant District Attorney (Entry-Level)

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

Upon joining the team, newly hired Assistants will undergo a rigorous training program, which has recently been developed and implemented by the new administration. This program blends hands‑on experience, interactive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses, mentorship, second‑seat opportunities, 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.

Joining our Office is an investment in your future, offering career growth, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Suffolk County is also a great place as it offers a vibrant lifestyle with proximity to New York City, beautiful beaches, and a renowned winery scene, providing the perfect balance of professional and personal fulfillment.

Salary and Benefits Entry‑level prosecutors start at approximately $85,000. Benefits include health insurance, including optical and dental benefits, vacation/personal/sick time, disability leave, deferred compensation, New York State Retirement, life insurance, legal and other benefits. In addition, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Career Track Entry‑level Assistant District Attorneys begin their tenure by rotating through the Intake and Discovery Compliance Bureau, the District Court Bureau, and the East End Bureau, where they prosecute misdemeanor crimes and gain investigative and trial experience. With proper advancement of knowledge and skills, ADAs will then be promoted to the Domestic Violence Unit where they prosecute both misdemeanor and felony offenses. ADAs will then move to the Grand Jury Unit where they will learn how to present felony cases to the Grand Jury, take pre‑indictment dispositions, and handle all felony arraignments for the Office. ADAs will then move into the various senior bureaus within the three divisions: the Trial Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and the Special Investigations Division. There, ADAs will develop specialized skills in criminal investigations and prosecutions of all types.

Qualifications

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

Applying To apply for an Assistant District Attorney position, please submit a complete application package by completing this form.

A complete application package comprises the following:

• A cover letter, addressed to District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney;
• Resume;
• Law school and undergraduate degree transcripts;
• Two writing samples; and
• Answering all pre‑screening questions in the form below.

The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney reserves the right to change without notice any statement on this page concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, eligibility, recruitment and terms of employment. The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

Division: Legal. This is a full time position.

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