Locator Investigator

Magna Legal Services

. Conduct comprehensive locate and skip-tracing investigations involving individuals who are missing, difficult to find, or attempting to avoid contact, including debtors, heirs, beneficiaries, witnesses, and other persons connected to legal matters .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive investigations and skip tracing, utilizing public records and investigative databases to gather and analyze information. Maintains high standards of professionalism and discretion while managing multiple cases and communicating findings effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Skip TracingInvestigative ResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCase Management

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Hard Skills

Investigative TechniquesPublic Records AnalysisDatabase ResearchLawful Investigative CallsService Of Process Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention To DetailProfessionalismProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Proprietary DatabasesSocial Media PlatformsResearch Tools

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeLegal ServicesLaw EnforcementCollectionsCourt System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive locate and skip-tracing investigations involving individuals who are missing, difficult to find, or attempting to avoid contact, including debtors, heirs, beneficiaries, witnesses, and other persons connected to legal matters
Search and analyze public records, proprietary databases, social media, and other available sources to identify current addresses, contact information, employment details, associates, and other relevant information
Conduct lawful investigative calls to obtain or verify information while adhering to company policies and applicable legal and ethical requirements
Interview relatives, associates, neighbors, employers, and other individuals who may have relevant information
Review and evaluate information from multiple sources to identify connections, resolve discrepancies, and develop actionable leads
Document investigative findings clearly and accurately, maintaining organized case notes and supporting records
Coordinate service-of-process activities with field investigators and process servers
Provide timely case updates and communicate findings, challenges, and recommended next steps to internal team members
Handle sensitive and confidential information with appropriate care and discretion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two to five years of relevant experience in investigations, skip tracing, service of process, or a related field
Experience in law enforcement, a law firm, the court system, legal services, collections, or a professional investigative environment is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed online research using public records, investigative databases, social media, and other research tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple active cases
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of professionalism, persistence, discretion, and attention to detail
Ability to work a schedule aligned with Central Time business hours
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Communications, or a related field is preferred
Bilingual capabilities are a plus