Careers
The District Attorney's staff numbers more than 500 and includes approximately 230 Assistant District Attorneys. There are many opportunities in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office for individuals committed to public service.

In addition to Assistant District Attorneys, other positions include: Investigators, Evidence Control Clerks, Crime Victim Advocates, Grand Jury Stenographers, Security Guards, Paralegals, Office Assistants, Interpreters, Technological Specialists, and Legal Secretaries.

We are no longer accepting applications for the Summer 2023 Internship Program. The application link for Fall 2023 is now available below.

Click the open positions below to find out more details.
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Administrative

Crime Victim Advocate - Spanish Speaking

Click here to apply for a Crime Victims Advocate - Spanish Speaking position

Internships / Externships

Intern/Extern Fall 2025 (Law Students Only)

Click here to apply for an Internship or Legal Externship position for Fall 2025. Posting will close on or before August 1, 2025.

Investigative

Assistant Special Investigator

Click here to apply for the Special Investigator Position.

Chief Detective Investigator

Click here to apply for the Chief Detective Investigator Position.

Deputy Chief Detective Investigator

Click here to apply for the Deputy Chief Detective Investigator Position.

Special Investigator

Click here to apply for the Special Investigator Position.

Legal

Assistant District Attorney (Entry-Level)

Now accepting applications for our spring 2026 and fall 2026 classes of Assistant District Attorneys.

All law students entering into, or who are currently in their 3L year, law school graduates pending admission to the New York Bar, or attorneys with less than five years of experience practicing criminal law are encouraged to apply.

Assistant District Attorney (Laterals or Experienced Attorneys)

Assistant District Attorneys from other DA offices or attorneys who have practiced criminal law for more than three years are encouraged to apply.

Professional

Discovery Expediter

Click here to apply for a Discovery Expediter position.

Senior Business Intelligence Systems Developer

Click here to apply for a Senior Business Intelligence Systems Developer position.

If you already have an application in progress you can retrieve and edit it by clicking here

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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.

Note: The outside practice of law by Assistant District Attorneys is prohibited.