Court Researcher

First Advantage

. Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeMississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough criminal background checks and interpreting legal documentation while ensuring compliance with court and state agency requirements. Strong organizational and research skills are essential for managing time-sensitive projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

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Criminal Background ChecksLegal Documentation InterpretationCourt Record ResearchDatabase IntegrationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Court Record ResearchCriminal Background ChecksData DocumentationLegal Documentation ReadingElectronic Access Systems

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Public Access SystemsWi-FiEmailDocument Shredder

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Criminal RecordsCourt SystemsState AgenciesPublic RecordsCompliance

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 as required 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 to ensure compliance
Provide accurate and detailed case information to the CRRG through database integration or email
Conduct criminal background checks using various electronic public access systems at criminal courthouses
Use public access criminal court record information via 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 on new or improved methods for performing criminal background checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the US
Must live within 30 minutes of courthouse(s) in Mississippi (Bolivar & Washington Counties)
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Driver's license
Must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily
Reliable Wi-Fi access at home
A document shredder
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read legal documentation
High level administrative experience, legal court research experience and/or professional work experience preferred
Ability to work well under pressure with time-sensitive projects
Ability to meet tight deadlines with extreme accuracy and detail-orientation
Ability to prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and research skills
Ability to work independently but take direction well

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly
$400 per month
Employee Impact Groups
FA Cares volunteer opportunities
Mentorship Advantage Program
SOAR, award-winning manager development program