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About the Role

First Advantage is seeking a Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher to conduct criminal background checks by researching and collecting criminal background information. This role involves investigative work to support clients and prescreen applicants, requiring a curiosity for details, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in the mornings.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems.
• Perform additional research as required from applicable websites.
• Interpret court records and other relevant information from courts and state agencies.
• Accurately document, edit, and modify results of court record searches from courts, agencies, state repositories, and other databases.
• Communicate directly with courts and state agencies to obtain additional information and ensure compliance.
• Provide accurate and detailed results and case information obtained from court repositories via database integration or email.
• Conduct criminal background checks utilizing various electronic public access systems at Criminal Court house(s).
• Utilize public access criminal court record information (via phone, fax, web, Wi-Fi) to conduct criminal history searches.
• Verify information for criminal records and forward results via scanning and uploading search results.
• Investigate and provide updates on new and/or improved methods of performing criminal background checks.

Requirements

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily.
• Must live within a 30-minute commute to the courthouse.
• Reliable Wi-Fi access at home.
• A document shredder.
• Ability to read legal documentation.
• Work well under pressure with time-sensitive projects.
• Able to meet tight deadlines with extreme accuracy and detail-orientation.
• Prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand.
• Capable of working independently but take direction well.

Skills

• Investigative skills
• Detail organized
• Strong organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Research skills

Location

• New York (Jefferson County)
• Jefferson County Courthouse (Watertown, NY)

Work Type

• Part-Time
• Traveling research role
• Morning hours

Experience Level

• High level administrative experience preferred
• Legal court research experience preferred
• Professional work experience preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary/Compensations

• $17-18 USD per hour

Benefits

• Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly
• Necessary equipment supplied (laptop, printer/scanner/fax machine)
• Personal cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities, such as our award-winning SOAR program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

• First Advantage is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry.
• Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services.
• With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster.
• Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale.
• As an award-winning global leader in identity and workforce solutions, First Advantage delivers fast, reliable screening and ongoing monitoring at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Guided by our values: Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-inspired.

Equal Opportunity

• First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.