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District Attorney jobs involve prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government, requiring a J.D. and state bar admission. F-1 OPT students who graduated from U.S. law schools may qualify if they pass the bar, but government employer hiring timelines and OPT authorization windows require careful planning.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician Support Staff, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy. This includes:
- Patient Safety
- Pharmacy Professional Practice
- Regulatory Requirements
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Personnel Management
- Inventory Management
- Financial Profitability
- Loss Prevention
- Workflow Management
A key component of the Staff Pharmacist role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:
- Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues on your team
- Motivate, inspire and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues’ strengths, address development opportunities and decrease knowledge gaps
- Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacy
- Successfully implement those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals
- Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting
- Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomes
- Align others around purpose to gain support and commitment
- Actively contribute to a ‘team’ culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride
- Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors
The above represents a summary of the functions of a Staff Pharmacist. Additional functions and physical requirements are available on the full job description.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacy License in the state in which you are employed
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List
- Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA)
- Free of pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician Support Staff, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy. This includes:
- Patient Safety
- Pharmacy Professional Practice
- Regulatory Requirements
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Personnel Management
- Inventory Management
- Financial Profitability
- Loss Prevention
- Workflow Management
A key component of the Staff Pharmacist role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:
- Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues on your team
- Motivate, inspire and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues’ strengths, address development opportunities and decrease knowledge gaps
- Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacy
- Successfully implement those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals
- Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting
- Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomes
- Align others around purpose to gain support and commitment
- Actively contribute to a ‘team’ culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride
- Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors
The above represents a summary of the functions of a Staff Pharmacist. Additional functions and physical requirements are available on the full job description.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacy License in the state in which you are employed
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List
- Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA)
- Free of pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a District Attorney
Verify bar admission before applying
Most District Attorney offices require active state bar admission before you can be hired. Check each jurisdiction's bar eligibility rules for foreign nationals early, since bar exam timing directly affects whether you can start within your OPT window.
Apply during your third year of law school
DA offices often recruit in the fall of your final law school year for positions starting after graduation. Applying early gives you the best shot at aligning a government hiring timeline with your OPT authorization start date.
Target jurisdictions with faster bar results
Some states release bar results faster than others, which matters when your OPT window is limited. Prioritize jurisdictions where you can sit, receive results, and get sworn in before your authorized employment period expires.
Understand that government employers cannot sponsor H-1B
Most government DA offices are not cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsors, and many cannot file H-1B petitions at all. Plan your long-term immigration strategy around OPT, the lottery, or alternative status before accepting a position.
Request a deferred start date tied to bar results
Many DA offices will negotiate a conditional start date pending bar passage. Frame this request professionally during the offer stage, and confirm that your STEM or standard OPT period still covers your anticipated bar admission date.
Highlight law school clinic and internship experience prominently
DA offices prioritize candidates with hands-on courtroom exposure. Prosecution clinics, externships with U.S. Attorney offices, and criminal defense experience all signal trial readiness and help offset any concerns about hiring a candidate on OPT.
District Attorney OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a District Attorney?
Yes, but bar admission is the main gate. You need to pass the state bar in the jurisdiction where the DA office operates before you can be hired as a practicing attorney. Your J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school satisfies the educational requirement, but timing your bar exam results and OPT authorization to overlap is critical.
Do District Attorney offices sponsor H-1B visas for OPT students?
Most do not. Government DA offices are county or state entities that generally lack the infrastructure or legal authority to file H-1B petitions. A small number of offices affiliated with cap-exempt organizations may have pathways, but this is rare. You should discuss your post-OPT immigration options with an attorney before accepting an offer from a DA office.
Does a J.D. qualify as a STEM degree for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
No. A J.D. is not classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, so law graduates are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization. Planning your bar exam timeline, hiring process, and any future visa transition around that 12-month window is essential for District Attorney roles.
Where can I find District Attorney job postings that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists government and public sector legal positions where employers are open to hiring candidates on OPT. Searching Migrate Mate is a practical starting point because it filters for sponsorship context, saving you time compared to reviewing individual county or state government job portals that rarely specify OPT-friendliness in their postings.
What happens if my OPT expires before bar results are released?
If your OPT authorization expires before you receive bar results and begin employment, you lose work authorization and cannot legally start the job. Options include filing for a timely change of status before OPT ends, applying to the bar earlier to compress the timeline, or negotiating a conditional offer in a state with faster result turnaround. Consult your DSO well in advance.