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Assistant District Attorney Positions
The office of the Suffolk County District Attorney typically hires 12 to 15 Assistant District Attorneys each year. Members of the bar, as well as third-year law students, may apply for Assistant District Attorney positions starting on October 31. Candidates who take the bar examination in July must secure certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 before graduation from law school. Application for this certificate should be processed through your law school.
District Attorney Conley is committed to recruiting and retaining staff that reflects the diversity of the multicultural community we serve.
All required documents must be sent via email in Microsoft Word format. Do not mail paper documents, unless we request you to do so.
Instead, please email your resume and cover letter to: scdaohiring@massmail.state.ma.us and address your documents to Christina Miller, Chief of District Courts.
The application deadline is January 15th. The first round of interviews will be conducted from January to April; the second round of interviews will be conducted in April and May; and the third round of interviews will be conducted in May and June.
Summer Internship Opportunities for Law Students
During the summer, law students selected to participate in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Internship Program assist prosecutors in the Superior, Appellate, and District courts. This opportunity is unpaid, but students may be able to arrange for funding through their school's work-study program. For information on work-study stipends, inquire at your school.
Students who have completed their second year of law school and are qualified under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 may work in the district courts as student prosecutors.
Summer interns practicing under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 are assigned to one of the nine district courts in Suffolk County.
Interns are directly supervised by a senior prosecutor, most often the supervisor of that particular court. Intern responsibilities are determined by the supervising attorney and may include arraigning defendants and making bail arguments, handling pretrial conferences and evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions, and conducting trials. Interns may also be responsible for drafting legal research and writing, case preparation, and related duties. Intern responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of that particular court.
First year law students are assigned to superior court trial and appellate units to assist in legal research, writing, and case preparation, as well as all related
duties. Students will be encouraged to visit the courthouse and observe criminal trials and motions. Appellate Unit interns may have the opportunity to argue in court.
Interns attend educational seminars, led by experienced Assistant District Attorneys, in all areas of criminal prosecution.
Please note: Certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 is a requirement for interns who have completed two years of law school and are interested in an internship as a student prosecutor. Interns are responsible for securing their own certification under SJC Rule 3:03. Application for certification should be processed through the student's law school.
Summer internships are open to first- and second-year law students.
District Attorney Conley is committed to recruiting and retaining staff that reflects the diversity of the multicultural community we serve. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to:
The application deadline is March 1.
Undergraduate Internship Opportunities
There are a limited number of unpaid internships open to undergraduates. Participants have numerous opportunities to explore the workings of the criminal justice system. Interns are encouraged to attend trials, visit the police crime lab, and interact with staff attorneys. Tasks assigned to undergraduate interns may include filing, maintaining lists and databases, answering phones, and other clerical support duties.
Successful candidates will be motivated and able to work on a variety of projects. Prospective interns should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and display a sincere interest in exploring a career in the law or criminal justice. Must be eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
This unpaid internship is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of college.
District Attorney Conley is committed to recruiting and retaining staff that reflects the diversity of the multicultural community we serve.
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to:
The application deadline is March 1.
DA Conley's Diversity Committee
Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley is dedicated to promoting diversity in the hiring of his staff. To that end, DA Conley has encouraged the input of the office's Diversity Committee, comprised of six committee members.
The goal of the Diversity Committee is to foster an inclusive workplace where every staff member feels accepted and respected. The district attorney encourages all staff members to work towards this goal and to benefit from the opportunities the committee offers.
The Diversity Committee aims to raise awareness of how an individual's words and actions can affect other people and the group as a whole, with a goal of encouraging positive interactions.
The Diversity Committee also serves as a confidential resource for staff members with concerns relating to multicultural or sexual harassment issues.
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