Court Researcher

First Advantage

Part-time Court Researcher conducting onsite criminal-record searches for First Advantage, a global HR background-screening provider. Traveling to Mississippi courthouses, interpreting records, and delivering accurate background-check results.

Posted 8/7/2026part-timeMississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough criminal background checks and legal court research, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and research skills to effectively manage time-sensitive projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Criminal Background ChecksLegal Court ResearchDocument Editing and ModificationInterpersonal Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Court Record InterpretationPublic Record ResearchDatabase IntegrationElectronic Access SystemsLegal Documentation Reading

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work Under PressureTime ManagementIndependenceCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Public Access SystemsWi-FiDocument Shredder

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Criminal RecordsPublic Access Court SystemsComplianceAdministrative ExperienceTime-Sensitive Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems
Perform additional research from applicable websites
Interpret court records and relevant information from courts and state agencies
Accurately document, edit, and modify court record search results from courts, agencies, state repositories, and other databases
Speak directly with courts and state agencies when pursuing additional information and ensuring compliance
Provide accurate and detailed case information 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 via phone, fax, web, and Wi-Fi to conduct criminal history searches
Verify criminal-record information and forward results by scanning and uploading search results
Investigate and provide updates on new or improved methods of performing criminal background checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Authorized to work in the United States
Must live within a 30-minute commute of courthouses in Rankin and Madison Counties, Mississippi
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license
Must be willing to travel to the courthouses daily
Reliable Wi-Fi access at home and a document shredder
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read legal documentation preferred
High-level administrative experience, legal court research experience, and/or professional work experience preferred
Ability to work under pressure with time-sensitive projects
Ability to meet tight deadlines with extreme 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
Part-time availability of 20 hours per week, generally 4 hours per day Monday-Friday, during morning courthouse hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 the award-winning SOAR program
Generous Paid Time Off Program*
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy
Competitive benefits (medical, dental, etc.)*
Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities to connect with colleagues across six Employee Impact Groups and participate in Employee Experience events throughout the year