Court Researcher- Daviess & Henderson Counties, KY

First Advantage Global operating Centre•US_Kentucky Virtual, KY

5d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

First Advantage is hiring a part-time Criminal Court Researcher to conduct public-record research at courthouses in Daviess and Henderson Counties, Kentucky. The role supports criminal background checks by researching, interpreting, verifying, and documenting criminal and civil court information. The researcher travels daily to assigned courthouse(s), works independently during morning courthouse hours, and may conduct additional research using applicable websites, public-access systems, and communications with courts and state agencies. The position is 20 hours per week, with an expectation of four hours per day, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary within morning courthouse hours. The candidate must live within a 30-minute commute of the courthouse and have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license. A temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction per month is mentioned ($400 per month for the two jurisdictions). The stated pay is approximately $16–$17 per hour. First Advantage provides background screening, identity, and verification services. The company describes its culture as guided by Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Customer-Inspired values. It also offers culture programs and benefits intended to enhance employee experience and development.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must live within a 30-minute commute of the courthouse(s) in Daviess and Henderson Counties, Kentucky.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily.
Must have reliable home Wi-Fi access and a document shredder.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work well under pressure on time-sensitive projects and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand.
Good verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and research skills.
Ability to work independently and take direction well.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read legal documentation.
High-level administrative experience.
Legal court research experience and/or professional work experience.

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public-record information using onsite electronic court systems, and conduct additional research on applicable websites.
Interpret court records and other relevant information from courts and state agencies; accurately document, edit, and modify search results.
Contact courts and state agencies to pursue additional information and ensure compliance.
Provide accurate, detailed case results obtained from court repositories to the CRRG through database integration or email.
Conduct criminal background checks using electronic public-access systems at criminal courthouses.
Use public-access criminal court record information by phone, fax, web, or Wi-Fi to conduct criminal-history searches.
Verify criminal-record information and forward results by scanning and uploading search results.
Investigate and provide updates about new or improved methods for conducting criminal background checks.