First Advantage · 3 months ago
Criminal Court Researcher- Rankin & Madison Counties, MS
Canton, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$16/hr - $16/hrFirst Advantage is a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions. The Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher will conduct research and collect criminal background information to support clients in prescreening applicants, ensuring workplace safety.
Human ResourcesRecruitingSkill Assessment
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 court repository to the CRRG either thru 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
Qualification
Required
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must live within 30 minutes of courthouse in Rankin & Madison Counties
Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license
Reliable Wi-Fi access at home
Document shredder
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read legal documentation
Work well under pressure with time-sensitive projects
Able to meet tight deadlines with extreme accuracy and detail-orientation
Prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and research skills
Capable of working independently but take direction well
Preferred
High level administrative experience
Legal court research experience
Professional work experience
Benefits
Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly.
We will supply the necessary equipment (laptop, printer/ scanner/ fax machine) and personal cell phone reimbursement.
Company
First Advantage
First Advantage is a provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital.
Founded in 2003
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-22IPO
2019-11-25Acquired
Leadership Team
David Gamsey
Retired Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-25
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