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Begin a Rewarding Career Where You Will Make a Real Difference 

Perks at a Glance...

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career opportunities with us

Legal Staff Employment

Join our team comprised of entry-level and experienced Assistant District Attorneys who are dedicated to upholding justice and serving the community.

Professional Staff Employment

From administrative roles to highly specialized positions, our professional staff plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

Investigative Staff Employment

Work alongside Assistant District Attorneys and other experienced investigators to gather evidence and conduct surveillance in order to build criminal and civil cases, and to prepare those cases for trial.

Internship Opportunities

Students can gain hands-on experience in the criminal justice field by working with Assistant District Attorneys, engaging in real casework, and contributing to impactful projects that benefit the community.

Career Opportunities in the Civil Service Department

Suffolk County's Civil Service Department oversees a wide range of positions of which the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office hires.

Assistant District Attorney:
Career Path & Benefits

  • Intake and Discovery Compliance Bureau

    Assistant District Attorneys begin their career in the Intake and Discovery Compliance Bureau, where they screen all arrests in Suffolk County and handle misdemeanor arraignments.

  • District Court Bureau and East End Bureau

    ADAs then rotate through these bureaus to gain hands-on experience prosecuting misdemeanor crimes while building their trial and investigative skills.

  • Domestic Violence Unit

    Assistant District Attorneys are then assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, where they prosecute both misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases.

  • Grand Jury Unit

    Assistant District Attorneys will then learn how to present felony cases to the Grand Jury, manage pre-indictment dispositions, and handle felony arraignments.

  • Promotion to Felony Bureau

    Assistant District Attorneys are then promoted to more senior bureaus within the Trial Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Special Investigations Division, or Conviction Integrity Division, where they handle complex investigations and cases. These senior bureaus include: Appeals & Training Bureau, Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Bureau, Child Abuse/Domestic Violence Bureau, Conviction Integrity Bureau, Financial Crimes Bureau, Homicide Bureau, Major Crime Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, Public Corruption Bureau, Vehicular Crime Bureau, and the Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau.

  • Competitive Compensation

    Earn a competitive salary, merit-based raises, cost of living adjustments, and longevity pay.

  • Holidays, Vacations, and Other Absences

    Take advantage of thirteen paid holidays per year, as well as abundant paid vacation, personal, and sick days, including bereavement leave.

  • Comprehensive Insurance

    We offer medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents.

  • Financial Wellness

    Benefit from the New York State Employees Retirement Plan (pension), deferred compensation, and a flexible spending account (FSA).

  • Professional Development

    Access free continuing legal education (CLE) classes and get reimbursed for biennial attorney registration fees.

  • Additional Perks

    Take advantage of stipends, a take-home laptop, and a work phone.

To know more about the benefits in detail, download the Attorney Benefits Book

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