Court Researcher- Bolivar & Washington Counties, MS

Role Overview

We are seeking a Part‑Time Criminal Court Researcher in Mississippi (Bolivar & Washington Counties). The position requires that the individual be authorized to work in the US, live within a 30‑minute commute of the courthouse in Bolivar & Washington Counties, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Bolivar & Washington County Courthouse. Part‑time: 20 hours per week, typically 4 hours per day Monday‑Friday, within morning courthouse hours (e.g., 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Central Time). The role may vary within these hours. The employer will provide equipment (laptop, printer/scanner/fax machine) and reimburse a personal cell phone. A temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction per month is provided.

• 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 and accurately document, edit, and modify results of court record searches.
• Directly communicate with courts and state agencies to pursue additional information and ensure compliance.
• Provide accurate and detailed results and case information obtained from court repositories to the CRRG via database integration or email.
• Conduct criminal background checks utilizing various electronic public access systems at the courthouse.
• Utilize public access criminal court record information (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 of performing criminal background checks.

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to the courthouse daily.
• Must live within a 30‑minute commute of the courthouses.
• Reliable home Wi‑Fi access and a document shredder.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read legal documentation with high level of administrative experience, legal court research experience, and/or professional work experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, research, and detail‑orientation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, prioritize and structure daily tasks.
• Works well under pressure with time‑sensitive projects.

Hourly pay: approximately $16.00

USD per hour. Temporary gas stipend: $200 per jurisdiction per month. Equipment and cell‑phone reimbursement provided.

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.