Court Runner -Chicago, IL
About The Position
When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions. The Court Specialist/Runner will contact courts and other data sources in order to conduct (in person, by phone, or online) criminal/civil and other forms of record checks as part of an employment background screening report (consumer report), ensuring complete, accurate and up-to-date information is obtained and reported within prescribed guidelines and deadlines. You will work independently to complete assigned duties and must live within a 20-mile radius of the Circuit Court of Cook County - Richard J Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602. Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years’ work experience (in an office environment), preferred
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate personal initiative, exercise sound judgment
- Have strong analytical abilities, be detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Meet established deadlines, while maintaining a high level of quality
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Internet research
- Type 45 WPM or greater
- Have reliable transportation/access to designated court locations
- Live within a 20-mile radius of designated courts
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a paralegal, law firm assistant, or court records researcher, preferred
- Familiarity with FCRA a plus
Responsibilities
- Contact courts to request information beyond what is available on public index
- Coordinate the pulling and review of physical court files
- Conduct data processing, skip tracing, file retrieval, result analysis, and other investigative tasks
- Update AccurateACE and/or ATM with the information gathered from the courts and other data sources
- Liaison with Records and other departments, as needed, to complete assignment or obtain clarification
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
