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401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Join Our Team as a Probate Researcher

Emrich International Probate Research Inc

Are you naturally curious and love solving complex puzzles? Do you have a passion for genealogy or skip tracing, and thrive in an international work environment where initiative and growth are encouraged? If so, we invite you to consider a rewarding career with Emrich International Probate Research Inc.

About Us

We are a dynamic and expanding international company and the U.S.-based arm of the Erben-Ermittlung Emrich Group, a leading German probate research firm. Our mission is to locate unknown heirs and reunite them with their rightful inheritances in the U.S., Germany, and beyond.

The Role: Probate Researcher

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.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

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

What We Offer

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

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values curiosity, dedication, and international collaboration.

🗓 Apply by June 30, 2025 — submit your resume and application today!

Contact:

Claudia Haessler Vice-President Emrich International Probate Research Inc 398 Foam St, Suite 200-A Monterey, CA 93940 Phone: 888-205-2668

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.emrich-ipr.com.

We look forward to receiving your application and the chance of getting to know you!

Emrich International Probate Research Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Opportunities at Emrich International Probate Research Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, ancestry, predisposing genetic characteristics, medical condition, arrest or conviction, lawful activity outside the workplace during non-work hours, such as the use of tobacco products, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.