Research Specialist

Validity Inc.

. Research online websites for applicant information, including county, state, and federal court records and government databases .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in researching criminal and civil records across various jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Exhibits strong communication skills and attention to detail in compiling and reporting information accurately.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Criminal And Civil RecordsKnowledge Of Court RecordsCompliance With Fair Credit Reporting ActEffective Communication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsData CompilationLegal ComplianceAttention To DetailInformation Reporting

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationProfessionalismAdaptabilityEfficiencyCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Validity SystemsGovernment Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Research Provider Exam

Industry Keywords

County Court RecordsState Court RecordsFederal Court RecordsHigh-Volume EnvironmentDeadline-Driven Tasks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research online websites for applicant information, including county, state, and federal court records and government databases
Contact various sources for additional required case information not available online
Compile information from research sources into a standard format for entry into Validity’s systems
Report criminal and civil records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Work closely with Validity’s Quality Assurance team to ensure report quality and compliance
Liaise with internal team members, clients, and vendors
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in the Kansas City Metropolitan area
Must be able to research criminal and civil records in jurisdictions throughout the United States
Knowledge of County Court Records, State Court Records, Federal Court Records, and local, state, and federal government databases
Ability to contact sources for additional case information
Ability to compile research into Validity’s standard format and systems
Must follow all local, state, and federal laws when reporting criminal and civil records
Must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Must complete the Research Provider exam
Exemplary customer service skills
Concise and effective written and verbal communication skills
Software savvy and technically adaptable
Comfort with repetitive tasks in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Ability to absorb procedures quickly
Maintain the utmost level of professionalism
Keen eye for detail, innovation, and efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
401K plus matching
Comprehensive benefits plan
Paid volunteer hours
Fun and challenging work environment
Professional growth opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences