Internship Program
We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2027 Internship Program. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by email to DAInterns@erie.gov by Friday, December 4, 2026.
The Erie County District Attorney's Office Internship Program is open to students who have completed at least one year of law school. Interns will be assigned to a bureau within the office where they will assist with discovery, conduct research and writing, observe trials and hearings, and help Assistant District Attorneys with all aspects of case management and trial preparation. All internships are unpaid.
If you are interested in earning course credit, University at Buffalo School of Law offers externship placement with the DA's Office. Please, contact Dawn Skopinski at UB Law School (skopinsk@buffalo.edu) for more information.
Assistant District Attorneys
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for full-time Assistant District Attorneys for both recently admitted and established attorneys. Applicants should have an interest in courtroom advocacy and litigation, a commitment to pursuing justice and the ability to provide support to victims in need. Members of our legal staff are provided with training, mentorship and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Excellent verbal, writing and critical thinking skills
- Leadership abilities
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Resident of Erie County
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Prior to effective date of employment, candidates must have either:
(1) passed the NYS Bar Examination and are awaiting admission to the NYS Bar, or (2) been admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, or
(3) if you are a recent law school graduate, you must sit for first available New York State Bar Examination.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organized management of an active criminal case docket
- Investigating cases, including meeting and interviewing witnesses, drafting subpoenas and search warrants, and advising local law enforcement
- Handling discovery and motion practice
- Conducting grand jury presentations, hearings, motions arguments and trials
- Court appearances pertaining to all phases of a criminal case
Job Benefits:
- Starting salary for new admitted attorneys is $83,959; on January 1, 2027, this increases to $96,389
- New York State Employees Retirement Plan
- Generous paid vacation and sick days
- Contributory medical, dental and vision plans
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flexible Benefits Plan for medical and child-care expenses
To apply, please mail a cover letter and resume to Deputy District Attorney Lauren Nash, 25 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202 or email Lauren.Nash@erie.gov
Confidential Criminal Investigators
Senior Chief, Confidential Criminal Investigator
Chief Confidential Criminal Investigator
Confidential Criminal Investigator
Confidential Criminal Investigator Task Force
To apply for any of the posted positions, please e-mail your resume to DAinvestigators@erie.gov or mail your resume to:
Hiring Manager
Erie County District Attorney's Office
25 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, New York 14202
Resumes are always being accepted for Confidential Criminal Investigator positions.
Support Staff
We employ additional staff that support the operation and mission of the District Attorney's Office. Positions include, but are not limited to: paralegals, stenographers, legal secretaries, data entry operators, discovery expediters, and victim advocates.
All of these positions follow the New York State Civil Service hiring procedures. For a list of available positions and necessary requirements, please refer to the Erie County Personnel Employment Opportunities website.