Investigative Legal Assistant (Skip Tracing & FOIA)

About Us

At Vertu Agent, we’re a collaborative, people-first firm working across multiple industries. We believe great work happens when talented people enjoy working together. We value smart ideas, clear communication, and supporting one another to deliver great results for our clients. Our team members enjoy the freedom, resources and trust to take ownership of their work and are encouraged to grow - while enjoying the process along the way!

Our Culture & Values

We care deeply about doing great work and supporting one another along the way. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and driven by shared goals, where initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving are encouraged and appreciated. We celebrate wins, invest in mentorship, and create opportunities for people to grow, take ownership, and step into leadership as they develop.

• Integrity
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Growth
• Purpose

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Investigative Legal Assistant to support litigation and pre-litigation teams with skip tracing, public records research, and FOIA requests. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable performing investigative research to locate individuals, obtain records, and support case development. You will play a key role in ensuring attorneys and legal teams have accurate, timely information to move cases forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Skip Tracing: Locate individuals using public records, databases, and online research tools
• FOIA & Public Records Requests: Prepare, submit, and track FOIA and other public records requests with federal, state, and local agencies
• Investigative Research: Conduct background research, asset searches, address and employment verification, and entity research
• Database Research: Utilize investigative databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, Accurint, TLO, CLEAR, or similar)
• Documentation: Maintain organized records of searches, findings, and supporting documentation
• Case Support: Assist attorneys and paralegals with investigative findings and case preparation
• Calendar & Tracking: Track deadlines for records requests and follow-ups
• Quality Control: Review results for accuracy and completeness before delivery to legal teams
• Communication: Coordinate with agencies, vendors, and internal teams regarding requests and findings

Required Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Support Specialist, or Investigations Assistant
• Hands-on experience with skip tracing and public records (US county websites) / FOIA requests
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently once trained

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in litigation or pre-litigation environments
• Experience with investigative databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, Accurint, TLO, CLEAR, etc.)
• Familiarity with civil procedure or case management systems