Court Researcher- Daviess & Henderson Counties, KY

Part‑Time Criminal Court Researcher

Seeking a Part‑Time Criminal Court Researcher in Kentucky (Daviess & Henderson Counties). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and live within 30 minutes of the courthouse in Daviess or Henderson County with a valid driver’s license.

Location: Daviess & Henderson Counties Courthouse (Owensboro or Henderson, KY).

Work Schedule: 20 hours a week, approximately 4 hours per day Monday‑Friday. Hours may vary within morning courthouse hours (e.g., 8am‑1pm Central Time).

Compensation: $16–17 USD per hour. Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly. Company supplies laptop, printer/scanner/fax machine and reimburses personal cell phone usage.

• Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal and/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems. Perform additional research as required from applicable websites.
• Interpret court records and other relevant information from courts and state agencies, documenting, editing, and modifying search results. May directly contact courts and agencies for additional information to ensure compliance.
• Provide accurate and detailed results and case information obtained from court repositories to CRRG via database integration or email.
• Conduct criminal background checks using various electronic public access systems at criminal court houses.
• 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 on new or improved methods for performing criminal background checks.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily to the courthouse(s).
• Resident within a 30‑minute commute to the courthouses.
• Reliable home Wi‑Fi access and a document shredder.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading legal documentation, high‑level administrative work, and legal court research preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure with time‑sensitive projects.
• Accuracy and detail orientation, ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Capable of working independently while taking direction well.

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 are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate 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.