Remote Court Field Researcher & Records Specialist

Asurint; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Asurint is seeking a Court Field Researcher to travel to assigned courts within Fairfax County and process records for pre-employment background checks, including civil/criminal records and registries. You will retrieve data from court systems and enter results for clients.

The role involves data validation, extensive inquiries, and confidential handling of information. Remote nationwide work is possible with occasional courthouse travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned court locations daily or as needed.
• Experience in customer service or with research/investigations.
• Experience with internet research.
• Experience with the legal/court system preferred.
• Experience with background screening preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software; related systems preferred.
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Travels to local courts and retrieves data via computer/web-based systems, or by accessing files and other documents related to the applicant’s history from the county clerks.
• Locates information quickly and accurately in accordance with applicable state laws and procedures.
• Retrieves and enters data from computer/web-based systems, files, and other documents related to the applicant’s history.
• Uses software programs to enter criminal results to clients.
• Examines internet databases and court records to help investigate and adjudicate criminal records.
• Performs data entry using spreadsheet or database commands.
• Performs extensive in-person inquiries and searches to supplement criminal records.
• Analyzes information collected to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Updates order statuses appropriately.
• Proactively updates supervisor regarding delays or issues affecting access to records or processes.

Skills

Customer service

Research

Internet research

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Asurint is seeking a Court Field Researcher to travel to assigned courts within Fairfax County and process records for pre-employment background checks, including civil/criminal records and registries. You will retrieve data from court systems and enter results for clients.

The role involves data validation, extensive inquiries, and confidential handling of information. Remote nationwide work is possible with occasional courthouse travel and a valid driver’s license is required.