A public records researcher uses publicly-available resources to gather data or verify information. Your duties in this career usually include finding information, but your employer may also expect you to input it into a database or compose a report based on your findings. Depending on your job responsibilities, you may also need to interpret the information in the public records for your client or employer. A public records researcher may work for a law firm, real estate company, investigation service, insurance company, or human resources department, where you verify the credentials of employees and job applicants.