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Nassau County District Attorney · 23 hours ago

Assistant District Attorney (Fall Class 2026)

Hempstead, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is one of the largest DA's Offices in the country, known for its commitment to justice and community safety. They are seeking new Assistant District Attorneys for Fall 2026 to manage criminal cases, prepare legal documents, and collaborate with law enforcement.

Law EnforcementLegalTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Day to day life for an entry-level ADA requires organized management of an active criminal case docket, including:

Preparing and filing pleadings, handling discovery, briefing and arguing motions

Conducting witness preparation, grand jury presentations, hearings and trials

Evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions

Conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges

Making court appearances pertaining to all phases of litigation

Investigating cases using various types of legal process (subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and/or eavesdropping warrants), cooperating defendants, and traditional and electronic surveillance; and

Collaborating with the NCPD and Nassau County’s local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners

Qualification

NYS Bar ExaminationCriminal law experienceTrial advocacyMoot Court/Mock TrialVerbal skillsEmpathyJudgmentWriting skillsCritical thinkingLeadership abilitiesInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsWork ethic

Required

Strong academic credentials

A demonstrated commitment to public service and criminal law (e.g., Moot Court/Mock Trial, trial advocacy and/or clinical program)

Excellent verbal, writing and critical thinking skills

Leadership abilities (e.g., confidence, integrity and ethics, motivation to achieve, time management skills)

Maturity (e.g., empathy, good judgment, strong work ethic)

Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Prior to effective date of employment with the NCDAO, candidates must have: Either (1) passed the NYS Bar Examination and are awaiting admission to the NYS Bar, or (2) are admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, or (3) if a recent law school graduate, must sit for first available UBE after graduation

Reside in New York State

Be a U.S. citizen (Public Officer's Law 3(1))