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Seeking part-time Public Records Data Collectors to perform courthouse research and public records collections. Top candidates will be motivated self-starters, professional, self-disciplined, ideally have prior data collection experience, and be comfortable working with multiple software programs and web browsers. An understanding of judgments and tax liens a plus. The position is for an independent contractor to work part-time, paid at piece-rate, and offers flexibility in work schedule.
Summary: Working on the premises of the appropriate public government office(s) per assigned territory (examples:, County Clerks Office, Justice Court, Superior Court, etc.) as well as working from home office. Responsible for collecting/reviewing/recording/transmitting public record data. Ensuring that all work is performed timely and accurately, with methods consistent with documented procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect assigned data at the assigned government office. May collect only data types specifically assigned, for specific dates, and only at the assigned county office(s);
Review the assigned data (examples, not inclusive: debt collection judgments, eviction judgments, small claims judgments, satisfactions of judgments, federal and state tax liens and tax lien releases);
Research and collect additional data on judgment and lien records;
Accurately and efficiently enter data into a form database;
Transmit data electronically;
Complete administrative tasks by deadlines, such as recording/transmitting hours worked, correctly designating time worked, and, if requested, photocopy/fax/email actual judgment or lien records, or additional administrative tasks assigned;
Complete all assigned tasks timely;
Establish and maintain open dialog and relationship with the clerk(s) of the government office(s) to which you are assigned;
At all times when working must represent a professional work ethic, courteous demeanor, neat/clean appearance and attire, and respect for the rules of the government office(s) where assigned to collect data;
Must be adaptable to the working conditions at the assigned government office(s);
If expressly assigned multiple county collection territories, per written directive, travel from one work site to another during the course of one workday may be required;
Should travel between work sites be required, must have access to transportation and valid drivers license;
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Data Entry/Keying Competency Expectations:
Mandatory minimum competency requires you to collect/key/transmit an absolute minimum of 25 records per hour and 1000 records per week while maintaining 97% or greater accuracy with no errors. Expectation is that Data Collectors will consistently exceed these requirements.
Skills Required:
Strong computer/technology skills to get personal laptop set up with data entry application as well as navigate search software with no assistance;
Must be extremely detail oriented;
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multitask;
Ability to work efficiently to meet/exceed minimum required standards and self-manage time;
Must be a disciplined, motivated self-starter, able to work independent of on-site supervision;
Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events;
Seeks and conveys ideas to improve and promote efficiency;
Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
Prefer someone who is experienced with tax liens, judgments and court procedures but willing to train if all other qualifications are met.
Other Requirements:
Must have a smart phone to take clear pictures of documents/case information;
Must provide your own laptop that will meet specified minimum requirements;
Work attire must be casual professional as you will be expected to present a clean, neat, professional appearance and abide by posted dress codes when visiting government offices.
Pay to be determined.
If qualified and interested please reply by email with your resume and cover letter.
