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1. What is the starting salary?

Non-admitted: $80,000

Admitted: $85,000

2. How long is the commitment?

There is a 3-year commitment for newly hired, entry-level ADAs.

3. Do I have to live in New York State?

Yes.

4. Do I have to live in Nassau County?

Yes, however a county-residency waiver can be requested.

5. Must I be a U.S. Citizen?

Public Officers Law 3(1) requires that all persons holding civil office be citizens of the United States. Accordingly, U.S. citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment. 

6. Are references required?

Yes, when you complete the Employment Application online, you will be asked to list 3 references.  These references and/or prior employers will be contacted during the hiring process.

7. Is there a deadline to apply?

If there is a deadline, it will be included in the job posting. If no deadline is listed, the application period will remain open until the class is filled.

8. How many classes do you have a year?

The District Attorney brings on an entry-level class each year, with an anticipated start date just after Labor Day. In certain years, the District Attorney may also hire a mid-year entry level class, with an anticipated start date on or about March 1^st.  

9. When do you perform the background check?

The background check is conducted after the acceptance of an offer.  A list of required documents will be sent to all candidates to whom offers are made. 

10. What happens if I get an offer from another office/employer and I have not received a decision from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office?

Contact our Director of Training and Recruitment, Lara Merchan, and we will try to expedite the review of your application.

11. Should I apply for the position through On Campus Interview at my school or should I apply directly through your website?

First, try to get an interview through On Campus Interview at your school. If you do not get an interview this way, apply to us directly.

12. If I interned in your office, do I still have to go through all the hiring rounds?

No, if you have successfully completed an internship with the NCDAO and an Evaluation was completed, that will serve as your initial interview.  You will be contacted and advised if you are being advanced to a Panel Interview. 

13. Who is eligible to apply for an Entry-Level ADA position?

You should apply for an entry-level ADA position for the Fall 2024 class if you are an anticipated JD class of 2024 graduate or a recent law school graduate admitted to the NYS Bar.

14. Must I have taken the most recent Bar Examination?

You must sit for the first available UBE after your graduation from law school.