Job Title:  Criminal Court Researcher
Department: Fulfillment/Operations
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours a week
Location:  Delaware Courthouses

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. 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.

What You'll Do:
Criminal Court Researchers are 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, and keep their workplaces safe. If you are someone who has a curiosity to dig deeper to understand details and would like to solely work in the morning independently, this is the job for you. Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Passing an accuracy test is required in order to advance performing daily job duties.
• Employer will supply the necessary equipment (laptop, printer/ scanner/ fax machine) and personal cell phone reimbursement. 

• 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.

• 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.

The salary range for this position is approximately $15.00 - $16.00 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.