What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geneologist Researcher position at Lauth Investigations International?
Responsibilities
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- 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.
- 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.
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