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 9/17/2026part-timeOwensboro • Kentucky • 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, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, detail orientation, and effective communication with courts and state agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Criminal Background ChecksLegal Court ResearchDocument Editing and ModificationInterpersonal Communication SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Court Record InterpretationPublic Record ResearchDatabase IntegrationElectronic Access SystemsLegal Documentation Reading

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureIndependent WorkTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Wi-FiDocument Shredder

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Criminal RecordsPublic Access SystemsCourt SystemsState AgenciesAdministrative Experience

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 results of court record searches
Speak directly with courts and state agencies when pursuing additional information
Provide accurate and detailed case information to the CRRG through database integration or email
Conduct criminal background checks using electronic public access systems
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

Must be authorized to work in the US
Must live within 30 minutes of the courthouse in Kentucky (Daviess & Henderson 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 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 and take direction well

Benefits

Comp & perks

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