COURT ASSISTANT (HELP Program) #13544

NIAGARA COUNTY JOB POSTING

DATE POSTED: 7/28/2025 DEADLINE: 8/10/2025

POSITION TITLE/ #: Court Assistant (HELP Program) #13544
POSITION CLASS: Non-Competitive
PAY RATE: $23.10 - $25.77 WEEKLY HOURS: 35
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:District Attorney
WORK LOCATION: 1925 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

POSTINGS FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
If this is a competitive class position, in order to apply for transfer, you must have permanent
competitive status, have completed your probationary period, and be in the same or
comparable title (as determined by Civil Service) as this position. Current eligible lists will also
be used to fill positions. For questions about title comparability, please contact Civil Service at
716-438-4071 or civilservice@niagaracounty.com.

STATUS FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Permanent

Submit letter of interest and resume to:

NAME: Nick Duquette

ADDRESS: Nicholas.duquette@niagaracounty.gov

POSTINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

STATUS FOR PUBLIC CANDIDATES: Permanent

DESCRIPTION: For a complete job description and minimum requirements please visit:
https://niagaracounty.com/Employment/Job_Specs_for_Civil_Service_Positions.php

The work involves responsibility for documentation of information regarding criminal
and/or family court files and the disposition of recorded actions. The incumbent
reviews paperwork for court files to determine proper distribution of cases. Court
Assistants may be appointed to either the District Attorney’s Office or Public Defender’s
Office so the nature of the files and documents depends on that appointment. General
direction is received from administration and higher level staff with wide leeway allowed
for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work in
accordance with established laws, policies, and procedures. Does related work as
required.

This position is non-competitive and covered under the HELP Program. Information on
the HELP Program can be found here:
https://www.niagaracounty.com/employment/#outer-1641

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications can be found on the
continuous recruitment posting here:
https://niagaracounty.com/Employment/Job_Specs_for_Civil_Service_Positions.php

SUGGESTED PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one (1) year of
permanent competitive status as a Clerical II or two (2) years as a Clerical I in the
District Attorney’s Office or Public Defender’s Office immediately preceding the date of
examination.

OPEN COMPETITIVE: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency
diploma AND one of the following:
1. Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree; OR
2. Graduation with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or

related field; OR
3. Two (2) years of paid clerical experience working in the legal field; OR
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits

above.

NOTE:
1. Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated;
2. Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a

regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by
the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Apply electronically at: https://niagara-portal.mycivilservice.com/ or submit paper
applications to: Niagara County Human Resources, 111 Main Street – Suite G2,
Lockport, NY 14094

Applications, Job Specifications, Job Postings & Exam Announcements can be found here:
https://niagara-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Niagara County policy prohibits discrimination in employment, program activities, contracting, and procurement against any person due to
such person’s age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, veterans status,

national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Niagara County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Form Revised 4/4/2023