Apply for Assistant District Attorney (Fall Class 2025)

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Summary
Title:Assistant District Attorney (Fall Class 2025)
ID:3019
Location:Nassau County, NY
Contact Information
* First Name:
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* Address 1:
Address 2:
* City:
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* Phone:
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Application Documentation
To be considered for a first round interview, applicants for an Assistant District Attorney position MUST submit the following materials in PDF FORMAT ONLY:
* Resume
* Cover Letter / Statement of Interest - Explain why you want to work as a prosecutor, and specifically, in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
* Writing Sample
* Transcript – A transcript from your law school containing your most recent class rank calculated by your law school. If your law school does not rank, a transcript with your grades is still necessary. An unofficial transcript may be submitted for the initial application review. Admitted attorneys practicing for more than three years do not need to submit a transcript.
Certificate of Good Standing - Admitted attorneys only.
Nassau DA Applicant Information Sheet
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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EDUCATION HISTORY

REFERENCES

Please list the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three immediate supervisors from your last three positions:

SUPERVISOR 1

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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AUTHORIZATION

I have read and fully understand the questions asked in this application. I certify that all answers given by me are true, accurate and complete. I understand that the omission and/or misrepresentation of any fact from this application or during any interview will be cause for immediate dismissal.

I understand and agree that the District Attorney's Office will thoroughly investigate my entire work and personal history to verify all information given throughout the entire application process. I herby authorize such investigation and the giving and receiving of any information requested. I release any person giving or receiving any such information from any liability whatsoever.



Applicant Questionnaire updated
Answer YES or No to the following questions:
* Excluding marijuana, have you ever used any illegal drugs?
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* Have you ever sold any illegal drugs?
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* Are you, or have you ever been, delinquent with respect to the filing of federal or state income tax returns?
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* Have you ever had a license to possess a firearm in this state or any other state?
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* Have you ever gambled illegally?
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* Have you ever been terminated from any employment?
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* Has any state suspended or revoked your driver's license within the past 3 years?
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* Have you received any summons for traffic violations?
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Except for the above traffic offenses, have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to any violation, misdemeanor, or felony?
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* Are there any criminal charges pending against you at this time?
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* Are you currently a witness in an active criminal state or federal investigation?
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* Have you ever published anything (printed or electronic), included but not limited to: articles, books, blogs, vlogs etc.
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* List all names you have ever gone by, including:
*name you currently use (i.e., this should be the name on a government ID like a passport, driver’s license or military ID);
*maiden name, if applicable;
*nicknames, which you publicly use on other forms (i.e.,  usually a derivative of your name, such as if your name is Daniel and have been known as Dan or Danny);
*nicknames which you have publicly used in the past;
*pen names/stage names/professional names you use or have used in the past.
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, please set forth the question number and explanation.

Note: An affirmative response will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. I certify that the above information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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Conditions of Employment
Must be read, signed and dated.
* 1. The District Attorney requires a three-year commitment of all assistant district attorneys. Any person not willing to make this commitment should refrain from applying to this office. Anyone who seeks to breach this commitment is subject to termination and forfeiture of accumulated leave time. Our response to any subsequent requests for employment histories and recommendations will include any such violation of this commitment.
Attorneys with more than five years’ experience in a prosecutor’s office may not be asked for a three-year commitment.
2. We require four weeks’ notice of resignation.
3. No outside legal practice or full-time employment is permitted. The District Attorney must approve other non-legal, part-time employment.
4. The salary for a district attorney law assistant (i.e., one who has taken the bar examination but has not yet been admitted to the bar) is $62,000.00. The salary will increase to $68,020.00 once a law assistant has been admitted to the bar. At the discretion of the District Attorney, however, the salary may be set higher based on relevant past work experience.
5. All district attorney law assistants and assistant district attorneys must be New York State residents.
6. District attorney law assistants and assistant district attorneys are subject to limited restrictions on political activity.
7. All assistant district attorneys are at will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. I have read the above and agree to these conditions of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

The information provided will be used for research, reporting, statistical purposes and to monitor legal compliance. To help us comply with these government requirements, please complete the following information.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment if hired. We appreciate your cooperation.
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A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment
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A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
Hispanic or Latino
A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race
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A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam
White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)
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All persons who identify with more than one of the above races
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Veteran Status: (Please check all that apply)
Individual with a Disability
An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, or who has a record of such impairment.
Vietnam Era Veteran
A person who 1) Served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge, if any part of such active duty occurred; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases; or 2) Was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases.
Disabled Veteran
1) A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or 2) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
War/Campaign/Expedition Veteran
A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran
A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order No. 12985. To identify the military operations that meet this criterion, check your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Recently Separated Veteran
Any veteran during the three-year period beginning on date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U. S. military, ground, naval or air service.
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