Desktop Researcher - Full Time

Advantage Investigations is the Nation’s only insurance defense investigation firm that invests in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high-quality results—ultimately helping our clients "See What’s True." Our company uses strategic planning and the right people and technology to give our clients greater clarity on a claimant's daily activities. By investing in areas others won't, we're able to save our clients time and money.

Job Purpose

The Desktop Investigator is responsible for conducting internet/computer-based research as required for investigative assignments.

Responsibilities

•Basic Internet Research – using publicly available information through computer and internet resources to include address verifications, criminal histories, civil histories, business ownership, etc.

•Social Media Research – conducts research using various social media platforms to develop a profile on a subject.

•Written Reports – prepares various reports daily based on the type of search ordered by either internal or external customers.

•Communication – keeping open lines of written and verbal communication with the Desktop Investigations Manager.

Measures of Success 

1.Social media/research assignments should be submitted by the given due date.

2.Able to be communicative and a team player

3.Able to ask relevant questions when needed, but otherwise be mostly independent

4.Able to produce results consistent with the rest of the research team

5.Use critical thinking to find additional avenues of research on the fly when needed

Additional Strengths

•Strong organizational skills

•Creative thinker

•Strong written and oral communication skills

•Detail oriented

•Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite – Word & Outlook as well as Internet Browsers

•Advanced knowledge of social media platforms is a huge plus

•Prior office/administrative experience.

Rates: $16-$18/hour

Schedule: This position is full time, 5 days a week

Location: Remote

Company Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO policy including 2 weeks during your first year

Company-paid parental leave

401(k) with a 2% match

Advantage Investigations is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.