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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office - Open Positions
The District Attorney's staff numbers more than 500, including over 240 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.
Click the open positions below to find out more details.
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Internships / Externships
Intern/Extern - Fall 2026 (Law Students, Undergraduates, and Graduate Students)
Click here to apply for an internship or legal externship for the fall 2026 semester.
Intern/Extern - Summer 2026 (Law Students Only)
Currently accepting applications for law students who will be rising 2Ls or rising 3Ls during summer 2026.
Investigative
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.
Legal
Assistant District Attorney (Entry-Level)
Now accepting applications for our fall 2026 and spring 2027 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
Crime Victim Advocate - Spanish Speaking
Click here to apply for a Crime Victims Advocate - Spanish Speaking position
Click here to apply for a Discovery Expediter position.
District Attorney Operations Aide
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.