Position Details:

In search of mature, dependable, and organized candidate to research various documents available for public viewing at local courthouses. These are long-term, ongoing assignments (usually part-time hours) involves visits to County Recorder's Offices to research, review, and abstract information from public documents. Individuals will be compensated as independent contractors and a 1099 issued at year's end.

Requirements:
- Own computer (public computer will not work for these assignments)
- Word and Spreadsheet software and familiarity (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, or the Free download version of OpenOffice, etc.)
- Accurate data entry skills (speed not critical, but impacts your hourly pay average)
- Reliable Internet with personal email account
- Familiarity with sending attachments via email
- Ability to work independently, keep schedules and meet deadlines without supervision
- Reliable transportation and child care as applicable
- Ability to visit local courthouses during their hours of operation (typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Readiness to begin immediately; prefer availability of at least 2 to 3 days per week
- Experience a plus, but NOT required

Compensation Details:
Paid EVERY 2 weeks via direct deposit. Information from a single document is referred to as a "record" and Researchers are paid per approved submitted record. Amount per record varies, depending on difficulty of assignment. Beginning researchers typically earn from $7-$12 dollars per hour. As a researcher's speed and ease of research increase, average hourly rate does as well.

How to apply:
Complete an online application (resumes not accepted). Application process is multi-tiered, giving the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate abilities in communication, timeliness, instructional comprehension and self motivation. Email will be the method to contact all applicants; ensure you have entered yours correctly on the application and regularly check your Inbox as well as spam folders for our response.

We invite you to complete the application for immediate consideration as a Court Research Specialist.