Recruitment & Retention

America’s prosecutors are on the front lines of justice, serving their communities and standing up for victims. The National District Attorneys Association is committed to addressing the urgent challenges of recruitment and retention in the prosecution profession.

Through this initiative, NDAA works to help offices attract new talent while also ensuring that experienced prosecutors have the resources and support needed to build lasting careers.

As the demands on the legal field continue to grow, prosecutor offices nationwide face mounting pressures in both hiring and retention. NDAA’s recruitment and retention initiative equips offices with practical strategies, model resources, and best practices to strengthen their teams and sustain the critical pursuit of justice.

Recruitment Resources  Retention Resources 

NDAA’s 2025 National Recruitment & Retention Symposium

September 4-5, 2025 | Chicago, IL

Join NDAA in Chicago this September for our 2025 National Recruitment & Retention Symposium at the Hyatt Centric, Magnificent Mile.  This event will feature a series of sessions aimed at addressing key challenges and strategies in recruitment and retention within the prosecution field.  

Topics include:

• The data and trends behind recruitment & retention issues.   
• Proactive engagement at the high school, college and law school levels.  
• Formal on-boarding and how it can support retention.   
• Building resiliency in your workforce.   
• Effective Recruitment strategies tailored to current applicants and how to broaden your network and build partnerships. 
• The importance of well-being and the interplay with retention efforts.   
• The necessary role of leadership in recruitment and retention.

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