Part-Time Court Researcher — Morning Courthouse Research

First Advantage Background Services; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

First Advantage in Kentucky is seeking a Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher based in Hardin County. The role travels to courthouses to research and review public records to support background checks for clients.

You must be within a 30-minute commute, have a valid driver's license, and be available for 20 hours per week (roughly 4 hours daily, mornings). The position offers a modest hourly wage of about $15–$16.

Qualifications

• Must have strong investigative abilities and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to conduct careful public-record research.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned courthouses to research public records onsite.
• Review and interpret criminal and civil records from official sources.
• Document and edit results accurately for client review.
• Communicate with courts/state agencies to obtain information.
• Provide search results to CRRG via database or email.
• Utilize public access systems for criminal history checks.

Skills

Investigative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Advantage in Kentucky is seeking a Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher based in Hardin County. The role travels to courthouses to research and review public records to support background checks for clients.

You must be within a 30-minute commute, have a valid driver's license, and be available for 20 hours per week (roughly 4 hours daily, mornings). The position offers a modest hourly wage of about $15–$16.