Connie began her employment with Delaware County on March 18, 1996 as a Clerk for the Department of Public Works. At DPW, she also held the titles of Typist and Account Clerk. On February 6, 2006, she transferred from DPW to the District Attorney’s Office when the District Attorney hired her for the position of Legal Secretary.

Her job duties at the District Attorney’s Office primarily include working with the two Assistant District Attorneys on cases and traffic tickets in all towns and village courts in Delaware County.  Connie prepares discovery responses, motions and appeals, while also managing a large part of the traffic ticket correspondence flowing through the office each day.

As District Attorney Northrup says, “although she was highly recommended and had ten years’ legal secretarial experience in Washington, DC, I was sincerely concerned that she could do the work generated by two attorneys.  Most legal offices have at least one or two secretaries to do the work for each attorney. Connie, however, is not only able to do the work for both Assistant District Attorneys but shares in answering the phones and handles other duties as well.  I was pleasantly surprised when she hit the ground running. I have never since doubted her ability to handle her work load promptly, efficiently and very competently.  Delaware County is extremely well served by Connie Watson and she should certainly be commended for her many years of faithful and superior service.”

Connie’s greatest asset is her ability to get along with people.  She’s a pleasure to have in the office and is friendly and informative to anyone who stops in or calls on the phone.  She invariably interacts both sensitively and professionally with victims, law enforcement officers, lawyers and judges.  And, DA Northrup adds, “An unexpected bonus is that she’s a terrific cook and brings in baked goods and other treats on people’s birthdays and holidays.”

What Connie likes most about her job is that there is never a dull moment.  The office handles a very large workload and she never knows what the day will entail.  She also enjoys the people she works with calling them always kind, caring, courteous and professional.

Connie and her husband, Alan, have two grown children, a son and a daughter, and two grandchildren.  Her hobbies include cooking and baking, jigsaw puzzles and music.

Congratulations and thank you, Connie, for a job well done.