New Hanover & Pender County District Attorney
Jason W. Smith
Prevention | Intervention | Enforcement
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Careers
All available staff positions will be posted on the NC Office of State Human Resources website.
Internships
The DA's Office hosts undergraduate interns throughout the year. We have two options for undergrads: the Legal Support Internship is open to students who are graduating within the year (20 hours per week, paid) and the Undergraduate Practicum is open to all students (10 hours per week, unpaid). We have completed recruitment for Fall 2026; please continue to check this page for information on Spring 2027.
Law student internships are for the duration of the summer and the office requires students to complete a minimum of 40 hours per week. Summer 2026 internships have already been filled.
Contacts:
Undergraduates: Samantha Dooies
Law school students:
DA Leadership Academy
The DA's Office hosts a one-week camp each summer for rising high school juniors, seniors, and college freshmen who are interested in learning more about the judicial system. The 2026 DALA application period has closed; please check this page next spring for 2027 info.
Contact: Christine Shuler
