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Careers & Recruiting The District Attorney's staff numbers more than 400 and includes approximately 150 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: Detective Investigator, District Attorney Investigator, Evidence Control Clerk, Victim Advocate, Legal Stenographer/Grand Jury Reporter, Security Guard, and Legal Secretary.
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Overview The Suffolk County District Attorney's is New York State's busiest prosecutor's office in the the State of New York outside of the City of New York. The office carries a felony conviction rate of more than 97%. Our office attracts law school graduates with the potential to develop into outstanding prosecutors that enables the District Attorney to maintain one of the finest prosecutor's offices in the United States. The office seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong character traits who are committed to public service. Each year more than 1,000 applicants apply for a limited number of positions as assistant district attorneys. The few selected are provided with extensive on-the-job-training and are quickly given the opportunity to develop trial and appellate litigation skills. The office maintains a Training and Education Unit that provides ongoing continuing educational opportunities and supplements its training with that provided at the National District Attorneys Association's National Advocacy Center and the New York State District Attorneys Association's Prosecutor's Training Institute. The office is also at the forefront in providing prosecutors with the technological tools needed to most vigorously represent the people of New York State in criminal prosecutions. Starting annual salary for new Assistants District Attorneys is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits plan. Requirements
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Career Track New Assistant District Attorneys ordinarily begin their tenure in the District Court Bureau where they prosecute misdemeanor crimes and gain investigative and trial experience. Some Assistant District Attorneys will serve for a period of time in the East End Bureau to gain additional experience and then moving on to the Case Advisory Bureau where felony crimes are screened and processed. Later, assistants move into various bureaus of the office including Trial, Investigations and Appeals where they develop specialized skills and experience in various areas of criminal law, including: Homicide; Economic Crime; Environmental Crime; Public Integrity; White Collar Crime; Narcotics; Gangs; Major Crime; Child Abuse and Domestic Violence; Elder Abuse and Computer/Internet crimes. Do You Have What It Takes? Many successful applicants have served as interns in the criminal justice system in prosecutors' offices, defense firms, public defenders offices and in judicial clerkships. The District Attorney encourages law students to actively participate in intern/externship and legal clinical programs. Many have been active in Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Advocacy programs. The District Attorney also encourages involvement in community volunteerism and other good citizenship activities. The Office evaluates candidates based on life experience in addition to academic achievement and legal and professional employment experience. Applicants must be well prepared for each of three levels of interviews:
Since the District Attorney's Office is a law enforcement agency, applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation. The office maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and driving while intoxicated. All Assistant District Attorneys are bound by the Canons of Ethics and the Ethical Guidelines for the New York State District Attorneys Association. To apply for an Assistant District Attorney position, send your resume and cover letter to: Mr. Robert Kearon, Division Chief, North County Complex, Building 77, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 Civil Service Positions How do I apply for another position? Detective Investigators, District Attorney Investigators, Evidence Control Clerks, Victim Advocates, Legal Stenographers and Legal Secretary positions are all open competitive examinations. Applications can be made by writing to:
Note: The outside practice of law by Assistant District Attorneys is prohibited.
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