Assistant District Attorney (Civil/Criminal)

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the United States. Our mission is to collaborate with the City’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to make San Francisco one of the safest cities in America. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco. The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years. Assistant District Attorneys assume significant responsibility early in their careers, typically beginning in the Criminal Division and managing a wide range of cases. As they gain experience, they are entrusted with increasingly serious and complex matters. The Department welcomes both entry‑level and lateral/experienced attorneys for placement across any of the Criminal Division units, including Misdemeanors, Preliminary Hearings, General Felonies, Intake, Juvenile, Homicide, Child Abuse & Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Major Crimes, Alternative/Collaborative Courts, and Vulnerable Victims. Placement is determined at the discretion of the Office, with applicant experience serving as primary consideration, along with available vacancies and operational needs.