Are you an experienced courthouse researcher interested in joining our team?  We are currently looking for researchers to cover the largest counties in and around major cities across the country as part of our national expansion project.  These positions are for Independent Contractors who will be compensated on a per-record basis.  No medical or other employee benefits are provided, however, you may be able to take advantage of certain benefits afforded to self-employed persons.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous work experience in courthouse research (mortgage, document retrieval, or geneology) or comparable market research and data collection activities
• Laptop computer with MS Excel
• Internet and email access
• Strong typing skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to visit local courthouses (follow link below to see a list of the counties we're looking for) for several hours each week (actual number of hours will depend on number of assigned courthouses, typing speed, familiarity with mortgage documents, and volume of recordings at each courthouse)

Click here for a List of Counties Needed

Please note that all of the above are required.  In certain circumstances, prior courthouse research experience will be waived if applicant has comparable work experience. Otherwise, submissions without the requirements listed above will be disregarded.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Courthouse Researchers will visit local courthouses on a regular basis to collect basic information on currently recorded mortgage deeds.  This will involve becoming familiar with local courthouse computer systems to access the document images, identifying appropriate documents to capture, and entering the necessary information via a laptop PC into an Excel spreadsheet in a format provided by TMS. Data collection guidelines are specific and must be followed precisely. Selected subcontractors will receive detailed training instructions. Files containing recently collected courthouse data are then submitted to TMS via email as soon as possible after being collected.

Hours and days worked are flexible, depending on the number of assigned courthouses and the recording volumes in each.  Researchers are expected to remain up-to-date on capturing recently recorded information, which may require frequent and/or lengthier visits to busier courthouses.

Candidates must have a laptop computer, email and internet access, MS Excel (2000 or higher) and good typing skills.  Must be detail-oriented and work well with minimal supervision.  Must reside in the geographic area in which the assigned courthouses are located.

Subcontractors will be paid on a per record basis. Earning potential will be based on how much and how quickly you work. Starting salaries are generally around $10/hr, with experienced researchers averaging $15/hr or more.

Please note that selected applicants will be Independent Contractors, not employees of TMS.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please provide us with the following information:

• Name, city or county and state where you live, email address and telephone number ;
• Work history, including relevant research experience (resume, if available);
• Counties you are available to cover (please include county or counties, and metro area they are located in);
• Maximum number of hours per week you would be available to work, if needed, and the average number of hours per week you would prefer;
• How soon you would be available to begin; and
• At least 2 references, including contact information.

Responses can be sent by email to cthousesubs@hotmail.com or by fax to 804-675-1139. PLEASE - NO TELEPHONE CALLS!

Due to the large volume of responses we receive, we will only reply to applicants who meet all of the stated requirements, and can cover counties that we need at the time.  However, all eligible submissions will be kept on file for future reference and you may be contacted at a future date as our clients' needs change.

Our needs will vary from time to time, so if the area(s) you cover are not listed here, check back here periodically and/or feel free to send us an email identifying the areas that you cover.

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