[Hiring] Probate Researcher @Emrich International Probate Research Inc

Role Description

As a Probate Researcher, you’ll play a central role in every case—reconstructing family trees, tracking down missing heirs, and serving as their key contact throughout the probate process. This is a role for someone who is meticulous, persistent, and has a flair for both research and communication.

• Conduct genealogical research using online databases and archival records
• Build intestate family trees using our proprietary software
• Initiate and manage your own probate cases
• Communicate with clients and heirs via phone and mail
• Order and manage legal documents (birth, marriage, and death certificates)
• Collaborate with international partners and researchers on case strategies
• Manage case files and provide customer support
• Occasionally perform on-site research in the NYC area

Qualifications

• Experience in research, skip tracing, genealogy, or sales
• Associate's degree (or equivalent experience/training)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to read and interpret legal and genealogical documents
• Strong digital literacy and comfort working with databases
• Self-motivation, independence, and ability to meet deadlines
• Passion for genealogy and investigative work

Requirements

• Comprehensive onboarding and training—you'll manage your own cases within your first year
• Starting salary: $50,000, with a raise after one year
• Annual bonus
• Remote work flexibility with trust-based working hours
• 22 vacation days plus public holidays and 8 paid sick days
• Premium health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Regular invitations to company events and conferences in Germany

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options available