Court Researcher- Jefferson County, NY

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Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

About First Advantage

First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.

What You'll Do 

A successful Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher in New York (Jefferson County) must be authorized to work in the US and live within 30 minutes of courthouse in Jefferson Country with a valid Driver License. Our Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher serves as a traveling research role as an essential component to completing criminal background checks at First Advantage. You’ll utilize your investigative skills to research and collect criminal background information to support our clients, prescreen their applicants, review and interpretation of public record information to keep their workplaces safe. If you are someone who has a curiosity to dig deeper to understand details, detail organized, have strong organizational skills and would like to work in the morning independently, this is the job for you. Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly.

Location: Jefferson County Courthouse (Watertown, NY)

Part Time: 20 hours a week, with the expectation of 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday.  Hours can vary as long as they are within morning courthouse hours. ex. 8am-1pm Central Time.  

Additional: Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license and must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily and live within a 30-minute commute to the courthouse.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal an/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems.  Performing additional research as required from applicable websites.

• Interpret court records and other types of relevant information from courts and state agencies and accurately document, edit, and modify results of court record searches from courts, agencies, state repositories and other databases searches. Often directly speaking with courts and state agencies when pursuing additional information to ensure compliance.

• Provide accurate and detailed results and case information obtained from court repository to the CRRG either through database integration or email.

• Conduct criminal background checks utilizing various electronic public access systems at Criminal Court house(s).

• Utilize public access criminal court record information (via phone, fax, web, Wi-Fi) to conduct criminal history searches.

• Verify information for criminal records and forward results via scanning and uploading search results.

• Investigate and provide updates as to new and/or improved methods of performing criminal background checks. 

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license and must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily.

• Must be within a 30-minute commute to the courthouses.

• 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.

• Work well under pressure with time-sensitive projects.

• Are able to meet tight deadlines with extreme accuracy and detail-orientation.

• Prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand.

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Have strong organizational and research skills.

• Are capable of working independently but take direction well.

Why Join Us at First Advantage?

At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact.

First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development.

• Employee Impact Groups

• FA Cares volunteer opportunities

• Mentorship Advantage Program

• SOAR, award-winning manager development program

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!

You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

The salary for this position is approximately $17-$18 USD per hour. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!
 

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.