Investigative Research Specialist (Skip Tracing)

***$500 Sign-on Bonus After Successfully Completing 90 Days***

Do you love solving puzzles and finding answers others can't?

We're looking for a FULL TIME Investigative Research Specialist (Skip Tracer) to join our team in Plymouth, MN, who enjoys digging through information, connecting the dots, and solving challenging cases. No prior skip tracing experience is required—we provide comprehensive training. If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy researching information across multiple databases, we'd love to meet you. As a Investigative Research Specialist (Skip Tracer) you'll use research, public records, and specialized databases to locate individuals, verify employment, and uncover information that helps move legal cases forward. If you enjoy connecting the dots, thinking critically, and finding answers others can't, this could be the perfect career for you.

About us:

As the Collection Division of Messerli Kramer, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, we are one of most respected law firms in the legal debt collections industry. Practicing in nine states and supported by nearly 290 employees within our division, we are a leader in our field and large by industry standards. As a well-established firm, we have built a reputation for consistency, reliability, and long-term client partnerships—making us a stable, long-term employer. Our approach is rooted in treating consumers with respect and dignity, working collaboratively to find realistic solutions that help them resolve debt and move forward, while still achieving successful outcomes for our clients. This people-first philosophy is a core part of our culture and something we are proud to stand behind.

You'll probably love this job if you...

• Love solving mysteries or puzzles.
• Enjoy researching answers online.
• Like working independently.
• Notice details others miss.
• Enjoy learning new software.
• Feel accomplished when you finally find the answer.
• Enjoy heads-down computer work, low phone usage and minimal direct consumer contact.

This isn't the job for you if you...

• Become frustrated when answers aren't immediately available.
• Dislike learning new computer systems.
• Prefer minimal research or investigation.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Research, identify and locate asset and demographic information on a given consumer
• Communicate and work with applicable parties on consumer files

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma

Competencies:

• Ability to multitask and handle working under time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong internet navigation skills
• Excellent typing skills – a basic alpha numeric typing test will be given during the interview
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Hours:

• Flexible schedule during core hours of 7am-5:30pm
• No Weekends

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background and drug screening before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage for this position is $17.50/hour. The wage range for this position is $17.50/hour to $19.75/hour.