Research Assistant - Temporary

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Job Summary:

This remote temporary Research Assistant position is responsible for updating directory databases in preparation for publishing Tennessee Attorneys Directory, Tennessee Government Officials Directory and other directories, such as state specific Bankers Directories. This role is from 4/6/2026 to 8/7/2026.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update data from returned surveys that were sent to those listed in the directories
• Make phone calls and send emails to those who don’t return their surveys in order to update their records
• Use research tools like internet search engines, websites such as whitepages.com and directory assistance to develop leads on attorneys who have left their jobs without leaving a forwarding address
• Send faxes or emails to various offices that request them

• Additional duties as assigned

• Ownership & Execution - Demonstrates a sense of ownership to drive issues to closure, maximizes the use of existing processes while continuously pursuing ways to improve efficiencies, sets aggressive goals, monitors progress, and delivers results, seizes more opportunities than others
• Collaboration & Teambuilding - Builds and maintains relationships to successfully work toward common strategic goals, creates strong morale and spirit, fosters open dialogue, creates a sense of unity among team
• Manages Ambiguity & Change - Makes decisions with available information that align with strategy, embraces and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty

• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail
• Solid computer skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills with good telephone demeanor

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background in the legal field is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act or similar law in order to apply for employment at Simplify Compliance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team 1.800.727.5257, ext. 8101.

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