ASSISTANT TO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT

USA Express Legal & Investigative Service Inc.

ASSISTANT TO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Woodland Hills, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    BIRTHDAY LEAVE

    401(k)

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    Since 1998, USA Express Legal and Investigative Services has taken pride in providing Attorney Support Services, assisting law firms with day-to-day tasks ranging from locating missing persons to serving legal documents. Our skilled legal process servers and licensed private investigators are ready to travel anywhere in the country.

    Job Summary

    We are looking for an Assistant to Private Investigator/ Research Assistant to join our team! As an Assistant to Private Investigator/ Research Assistant, you will focus on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data from various sources to support investigations. Daily tasks might include conducting research on individuals, businesses, or events, using databases, social media, and other online platforms to find relevant information. This research helps identify patterns, trends, and anomalies, ultimately contributing to the success of investigations. You can expect to be writing detailed, accurate reports, using everything you have found. The ideal candidate has previous investigative experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to focus on a single subject or topic, leaving no stone unturned.

    Responsibilities

    Data Collection: Gathering information from diverse sources, including online databases, media, and social media.

    Data Analysis: Identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies within the collected data.

    Report Preparation: Creating detailed reports summarizing findings and making recommendations.

    Collaboration: Working with other investigators and analysts to share information and coordinate efforts.

    Examples of Research Areas:

    Background Checks:

    Verifying employment history, business registrations, and educational credentials.

    Financial Investigations:

    Identifying/ locating liable parties/ insurance policies

    Media Scans:

    Searching newspapers, magazines, and online sources for relevant information

    Required Skills:

    Strong research skills: Able to locate and analyze information from diverse sources.

    Analytical skills: Able to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data.

    Attention to detail: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of information gathered.

    Communication skills: Effectively present findings in written and verbal formats.

    Critical thinking: Evaluating information and drawing sound conclusions.

    Qualifications

    Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and online research skills

    Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail

    Strong communication skills

    The ability to work odd or unusual hours, following the needs of the investigation

    The ability to uphold the highest integrity and confidentiality