Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive genealogical research using a variety of resources including Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, SSDI, FindAGrave, Newspapers.com, Ellis Island Records, probate/court databases, obituaries, and other public records.
• Locate living relatives by analyzing census data, marriage records, and utilizing people search tools.
• Verify kinship ties, uncover half-sibling and remarriage connections, and identify legal guardians and powers of attorney when applicable.
• Create documented family trees to clarify inheritance divisions.
• Maintain meticulous research logs and source citations to ensure accuracy and ethical research practices.
• Prepare detailed written reports of findings for supervisors and clients.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (10+ years preferred) in genealogical research, including building detailed family trees and tracing multi-generational lines.
• Proficiency in utilizing various online genealogical databases and research tools.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with an ability to decipher handwriting and non-legible documents.
• Experience in probate research to locate missing heirs and verify lineage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with differing time requirements.
• Experience with skip tracing techniques is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain professional liability insurance if not already held.

If you are a passionate genealogist with a strong desire to connect people to their roots and rightful inheritance, we encourage you to apply.

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