Careers and Recruitment
Join Our Team
Looking for a career in prosecution or legal administration? Job openings with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys and District Attorneys’ Offices across the state are available online through the North Carolina Office of State Personnel website.
You may search these job postings by:
– Governmental department
– Location within the state
– Date posted
– Job title
– Type of work (legal, administrative/clerical, law enforcement, etc.)
Interested in opportunities at a specific District Attorney’s Office? We encourage you to contact your local District Attorney’s Office directly to inquire about current openings.
Pre-Law License/Comity Employment Program
If you’re eager to begin your career as a prosecutor, the Pre-Law License / Comity Employment Program offers a unique opportunity to start working in a District Attorney’s office while awaiting comity approval.
If you have applied for comity with the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners and are waiting approval, a District Attorney with a vacant position can hire you. Once you receive your North Carolina law license, you will transfer into the Assist District Attorney position.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to the District Attorney’s Office with the available position.
Resume Bank
The Conference of District Attorneys maintains a resume bank that is easily accessible to District Attorneys across the state. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit your resume:
Email: [email protected] or submit your resume
Submit Online: Click Here.
Start your career in public service today!
NC Prosecutor Internship Programs
Type of Internships Available:
1. Law Student
a. Student Practice Certification Intern: The temporary position will be compensated at $20 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.
b. Non-Practicing Student Certification Intern: The temporary position will be compensated at $15 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.
Work Hours: In general, summer interns should work 40 hours per week. Work hours for interns working during school sessions are limited by the number of hours their law school permits.
2. Legal Support Student Intern Program
There are no requirements for a particular major/field of study to participate in the program. However, the disciplines of criminal justice, political science, and paralegal sciences are closely aligned to the work performed in District Attorney offices. Staff of participating District Attorney offices assist interns with professional development and sharpening job skills. The program creates a pipeline of talent for District Attorney support staff positions.
The temporary position will be compensated at $12 per hour and is not eligible for benefits. To ensure payment of hours worked, all work hours completed must be entered into the HR System and approved by a manager.
Work Hours: In general, summer interns should work 40 hours per week. Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for the program. Interns working during school sessions (Fall & Spring) must work at least 10 hours per week to qualify for the program.
Intern Durations (excluding the Pre-Law License Program)
FALL SEASON: Approximately 14 weeks, beginning in mid-August and ending in early December.
SPRING SEASON: Approximately 16 weeks, beginning January 6, 2025, and ending April 25, 2025.
SUMMER SEASON: Approximately 10 weeks, beginning in late May and ending in early August.
Recruitment Programs
Prosecutor Academy: The Prosecutor Academy provides an opportunity for students beginning their 2L year to receive an inside look at the criminal justice system from the prosecutor’s perspective. Students interested in exploring careers as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil practitioner, or in any other practice area, are welcome to apply!
2025 Prosecutor Academy Application
Intern Orientation: The Intern Orientation will explore the role of the Office of the District Attorney, including victim rights and the core value of seeking justice. This workshop is tailored to your role as a legal or legal support intern and will share statewide resources and opportunities to help you succeed. Join us to embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and growth!
Registration for the 2025 Intern Orientation will open soon.
Reviews
“This conference was wonderful. I learned so much, made helpful connections across the state, and experienced a great introduction to the NCCDA. I am so grateful to the NCCDA for putting this together. Thank you!”
“I was nervous to come to this orientation since I’m the only intern for my district, however this ended up being a wonderful experience that I will remember for a long time.”
North Carolina Prosecutor Benefits
North Carolina prosecutors are valued state employees with a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits offered by the State of North Carolina. Alongside the many benefits, prosecutors also have a special longevity increase that is provided in addition to their annual salary and any legislative or merit-based raises.
| – State Health Plan | – Free Training and Professional Skills Development |
| – Annual State Bar Dues Payment Provided | – Access to Statewide and National Prosecutor Networking Forums |
| – Retirement Benefits | – Immediate Trial Experience |
| – Loan Forgiveness Program and Qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness | – Employee Recognition Programs |
| – Free Opportunities to Earn Required Continuing Legal Education Hours | – Balance of Work and Well-Being |