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Overview We are seeking a skilled genealogist to conduct extensive genealogical research, verify kinship and inheritance connections, and prepare detailed reports for supervisors and clients. The role emphasizes ethical research practices, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with the project team. Responsibilities Conduct extensive genealogical research using resources such as 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lauth Investigations International

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