Below is a list of current positions available within the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor.
Career Opportunities
Assistant Prosecutor
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Prosecutor. Assistant Prosecutors are responsible for representing the State of New Jersey in all aspects of criminal prosecutions within the jurisdiction of the Office.
Duties include: prosecuting criminal matters within the jurisdiction of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, providing legal advice and guidance to local and in house law enforcement officers, and demonstrating strong community engagement.
Assistant Prosecutors are full-time employees entitled to competitive benefits, including up to 20 vacations day per full calendar year, paid sick time, health insurance, prescription drug plans, life insurance, and enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (state pension). The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is a qualifying employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Candidates must be members in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar and have one to five years of relevant work experience. Completion of a New Jersey Criminal Law Clerkship is preferred, though not required. Assistant Prosecutor assignments are based on skill and experience, with the opportunity for growth after one year of employment.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and basic medical exam. Applicants are required to establish New Jersey residency within one year of hire and possess a valid driver’s license. The starting salary is $70,000 annually.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to be considered for this position by email at kinko@hcpo.org or by mail to:
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office
595 Newark Avenue, 6th Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Attention: Human Resources Department
Law Clerk
The Law Clerk Program at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is designed for 3Ls who are interested in either exploring or pursuing a career as an Assistant Prosecutor.
Law Clerks will work alongside Assistant Prosecutors to gain first-hand experience in various areas of criminal law that fall within the jurisdiction of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
Individuals who complete the program and have been admitted to the New Jersey State Bar are welcome to apply for the position of Assistant Prosecutor within our Office. Law Clerks may work up to 40 hours per week, but must work a minimum of 19.5 hours per week.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed one year of service, and is paid at $20 per hour.
Applicants must be a current 3L student at an accredited law school. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and basic medical exam.
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position by email at kinko@hcpo.org or by mail to:
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office
595 Newark Avenue, 6th Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Attention: Human Resources Department