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Salary: County of Chautauqua - $22.38-$28.59/Hour Open to the Public Examination Date: 2/28/2026 Applications must be submitted online by: 1/21/2026 Issued on 1/7/2026 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application portal can be found at https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/ Application and Examination Process: Your application is part of the examination process. To apply, you must create an online account at https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/ and answer all questions with complete information. Vagueness or ambiguity will not be interpreted in your favor. We do not refer to other applications or resumes on file for additional information. Applications that do not show training and/or experience to meet minimum qualifications may be disapproved. A non-refundable examination processing fee of $15.00 will be required at the time of application, for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. Fee may be paid by credit/debit card. We cannot accept cash. Vacancies: At present two (2) vacancies exist in the Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office. Results from promotional examination #70024780 also being held for this title will be used first for appointments. Duties
The work involves responsibility for performing difficult clerical work and duties requiring knowledge of legal terms used in the preparation of all types of legal documents in a government law office, including civil and criminal litigation papers, contracts, real estate transfer forms, and legal correspondence. General supervision is received from an attorney although much of the routine work is done on an independent basis. The incumbent is responsible for clerical accuracy as to form and content and for the checking of citations and for explaining and interpreting proper legal procedures to court employees, clients or their attorney, and the general public. Supervision may be exercised over the work of one or more lower ranking clerical employees. Does related work as required. Minimum Qualifications
Either: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal, Paralegal Studies, Political Science or Criminal Justice; OR B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal, Paralegal Studies, Political Science or Criminal Justice or an equivalent Certificate of Completion in Paralegal or Paralegal Studies, and one (1) year of paid work experience providing clerical support in the preparation of legal documents and related procedures in an office responsible for engaging in legal matters; OR C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of paid work experience providing clerical support in the preparation of legal documents and related procedures in an office responsible for engaging in legal matters.
Salary: County of Chautauqua - $22.38-$28.59/Hour Open to the Public Examination Date: 2/28/2026 Applications must be submitted online by: 1/21/2026 Issued on 1/7/2026 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application portal can be found at https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/ Application and Examination Process: Your application is part of the examination process. To apply, you must create an online account at https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/ and answer all questions with complete information. Vagueness or ambiguity will not be interpreted in your favor. We do not refer to other applications or resumes on file for additional information. Applications that do not show training and/or experience to meet minimum qualifications may be disapproved. A non-refundable examination processing fee of $15.00 will be required at the time of application, for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. Fee may be paid by credit/debit card. We cannot accept cash. Vacancies: At present two (2) vacancies exist in the Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office. Results from promotional examination #70024780 also being held for this title will be used first for appointments. Duties
The work involves responsibility for performing difficult clerical work and duties requiring knowledge of legal terms used in the preparation of all types of legal documents in a government law office, including civil and criminal litigation papers, contracts, real estate transfer forms, and legal correspondence. General supervision is received from an attorney although much of the routine work is done on an independent basis. The incumbent is responsible for clerical accuracy as to form and content and for the checking of citations and for explaining and interpreting proper legal procedures to court employees, clients or their attorney, and the general public. Supervision may be exercised over the work of one or more lower ranking clerical employees. Does related work as required. Minimum Qualifications
Either: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal, Paralegal Studies, Political Science or Criminal Justice; OR B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal, Paralegal Studies, Political Science or Criminal Justice or an equivalent Certificate of Completion in Paralegal or Paralegal Studies, and one (1) year of paid work experience providing clerical support in the preparation of legal documents and related procedures in an office responsible for engaging in legal matters; OR C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of paid work experience providing clerical support in the preparation of legal documents and related procedures in an office responsible for engaging in legal matters.