Court Researcher

First Advantage

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

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeDalton • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal court research and the ability to accurately interpret and document court records. Proficient in conducting criminal background checks and communicating effectively with courts and state agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Court Research ExperienceCriminal Background ChecksAttention To DetailInterpersonal Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Court Record InterpretationDocument EditingDatabase IntegrationResearch SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAbility To Work Under PressureIndependent WorkTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Court SystemsPublic-Access Criminal Court RecordsWi-Fi

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Criminal RecordsPublic Record InformationComplianceLegal Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public record information using onsite electronic court systems
Perform additional research through applicable websites
Interpret court records and relevant information from courts and state agencies
Accurately document, edit, and modify court-record search results
Communicate directly with courts and state agencies to obtain additional information and ensure compliance
Provide accurate 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 report 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 the courthouse(s) in Whitfield & Gordon Counties, Georgia
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver's license
Must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily
Part-time schedule of 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, Monday–Friday
Reliable Wi-Fi access at home and 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 attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand
Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
Strong organizational and research skills
Ability to work independently while taking direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly
$400 per month
Employee Impact Groups
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Mentorship Advantage Program
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