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Benefits
Connecting families. It’s what we do. But we recognize that taking care of your family is equally important,
which is why we offer our employees a competitive benefits package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision packages
- 401k with matching
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Personal family history stipend—get paid to research your own family history!
- Annual employment anniversary gifts
- Company parties and team building activities
Culture
Legacy Tree Genealogists has been recognized as the Small Business Administration Woman-owned Business of the Year, and as one of the Utah100 Fastest Growing companies. And we recognize that our success is largely due to our greatest asset–our employees.
As a company we cultivate an atmosphere of support centered around our company values of CARE—Cooperation, Accuracy, Respect and Efficiency.
At Legacy Tree, we CARE for our clients, and we also CARE for our employees.
Employment Opportunities
*Worldwide applicants accepted unless otherwise noted
**Apply ONLY if you have significant experience with African Heritage genealogy research and can provide at least two written samples demonstrating your genealogy expertise.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional U.S. research support.
This is a work-from-home, independent contractor position with no limitations on place of residence.
Hours are flexible and could vary from 6-40 hours per week (average 10-20).
Job Responsibilities and Performance Requirements:
- Conduct and report genealogical research in online and library/archival sources according to the Genealogical Proof Standard (beyond building online trees)
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Compose 15+ page narrative reports in English
- Write source citations according to provided template
- Compile a research log
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with genealogy and history of the those with African Heritage in the United States in all eras, and the sources necessary to address them
- 3-5 years of client-based genealogical research experience at a professional level
- Fluency in English and ability to write at a high and efficient level in that language
- Strong time-management skills and efficiency in research; ability to conduct and report on significant research in a short amount of time
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Tech-savviness–namely, ownership of and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and online tools such as Dropbox, email, and genealogy websites
- Familiarity with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, its regional satellite centers, its catalog, and its collections on both microfilm and digitized online
- Quiet, private place to work with a computer, consistent internet access, and limited distractions.
Preferred:
- Formal training in genealogy and/or history (degree, certificate, AG/CG, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with the RootsMagic pedigree program
If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please submit an application and writing samples (narrative reports, proof summaries, etc.)
For examples of Legacy Tree’s deliverable product similar to what you would be expected to produce, visit https://legacytree.com/services.
**Apply ONLY if you have significant experience with Scandinavian genealogy research and can provide at least two written samples demonstrating your genealogy expertise.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional Scandinavian research support.
Preference will be given to those with research and linguistic experience across more than one Scandinavian country (for example, Sweden AND Finland).
This is a work-from-home, independent contractor position.
Hours are flexible and could vary from 6-40 hours per week (average 15-20).
Job Responsibilities/Performance Requirements:
- Conduct genealogical research in online and library/archival sources
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Write source citations
- Compose 15 + page narrative reports in English on a regular basis
- Compile research histories/logs
- Solve complex research problems
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Required
- Fluency in English and ability to write at a high level in that language
- 5 years of genealogical research experience with at least 2 years of professional genealogical research experience
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Creative problem solving
- Passion for genealogy
- Ability to work independently and hit deadlines
- Ownership of and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and a personal, private computer
- Familiarity with genealogical technology such as pedigree software (we use RootsMagic)
- Quiet home office environment place to work without distractions
Preferred:
- Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please submit an application and writing samples.
**Apply ONLY if you have significant experience with Eastern European genealogy research and can provide at least two written samples demonstrating your genealogy expertise.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional Eastern European research support.
Several potential roles are available, including independent contractor and/or part-time or full-time employment with benefits.
Hours are flexible and could vary from 6-40 hours per week depending on role.
Job Responsibilities/Performance Requirements:
- Conduct genealogical research in online and library/archival sources
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Write source citations
- Compose 15 + page narrative reports in English
- Compile research histories/logs
- Solve complex research problems
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and ability to write at a high level in that language
- 5 years of genealogical research experience with at least 2 years of professional genealogical research experience
- Strong familiarity with the language(s) of the countries for which you claim expertise
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Creative problem solving
- Passion for genealogy
- Ability to work independently and hit deadlines
- Ownership of and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with genealogical technology such as pedigree software (we use RootsMagic)
- Most work will be done at home – must have a quiet place to work without distractions and a computer.
Preferred But Not Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Ability to read the Cyrillic alphabet and perform research based in more than one country/culture/language
If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please submit an application and writing samples.
**Apply ONLY if you have significant experience with Irish genealogy research and can provide at least two written samples demonstrating your genealogy expertise.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional Irish and British Isles research support.
This is a work-from-home, independent contractor position with no limitations on residence.
Hours are flexible and could vary from 6-40 hours per week (average 10-20).
Job Responsibilities/Performance Requirements:
- Conduct genealogical research in online and library/archival sources
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Write source citations according to provided template
- Compose 15 + page narrative reports in English
- Compile research histories/logs
- Solve complex research problems
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with Irish genealogy in all eras, but particularly the more difficult, earlier years of genealogically-accessible history
- Fluency in English and ability to write at a high, professional level in that language
- 5 years of genealogical research experience with at least 2 years of professional genealogical research experience or equivalent
- Strong time management skills and efficiency in research
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Creative problem solving
- Ability to work independently and hit deadlines
- Tech-savviness
- Ownership of and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with genealogical technology such as pedigree software (we use RootsMagic)
- Most work will be done at home – must have a quiet, private place to work with a computer and limited distractions.
Preferred:
- Strong preference for a candidate who also can tackle early British Isles research as well (1700s and earlier–England, Wales, Scotland).
- University degree in genealogy or history, genealogy certificate, or professional certification (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with the Irish language and culture.
- Ability to research Irish ancestors in Ireland as well as to Irish diaspora countries such as the United States or Australia.
If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please submit an application and writing samples.
**Apply ONLY if you have significant experience with colonial Southern U.S. genealogy research and can provide at least two written samples demonstrating your genealogy expertise.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional U.S. research support.
This is a work-from-home, independent contractor position with no limitations on place of residence.
Hours are flexible and could vary from 6-40 hours per week (average 10-20).
Job Responsibilities and Performance Requirements:
- Conduct and report genealogical research in online and library/archival sources according to the Genealogical Proof Standard (beyond building online trees)
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Compose 15+ page narrative reports in English
- Write source citations according to provided template
- Compile a research log
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with genealogy and history of the American South in all eras, but particularly pre-1800 brick walls and the sources necessary to address them
- 3-5 years of client-based genealogical research experience at a professional level
- Fluency in English and ability to write at a high and efficient level in that language
- Strong time-management skills and efficiency in research; ability to conduct and report on significant research in a short amount of time
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Tech-savviness–namely, ownership of and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and online tools such as Dropbox, email, and genealogy websites
- Familiarity with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, its regional satellite centers, its catalog, and its collections on both microfilm and digitized online
- Quiet, private place to work with a computer, consistent internet access, and limited distractions.
Preferred:
- Formal training in genealogy and/or history (degree, certificate, AG/CG, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with the RootsMagic pedigree program
If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please submit an application and writing samples (narrative reports, proof summaries, etc.)
For examples of Legacy Tree’s deliverable product similar to what you would be expected to produce, visit https://legacytree.com/services.
Onsite Genealogy Records Lookup – Legacy Tree Genealogists
**Apply ONLY if you have regular access to GENEALOGY records and can name specific repositories and records to which you have access.**
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://www.legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. As the highest-rated genealogy research firm in the world, we are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional superstars to join our team.
This is a work-from-home independent contractor position that is perfect for someone who enjoys obtaining genealogy records from local libraries and archival sources. The position is currently only open to people outside of Utah. People outside of the United States are especially encouraged to apply.
Hours are flexible and will vary. If you are interested in also writing genealogical reports and being assigned larger projects, please apply for the Contract Researcher position.
Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Thank you your interest in joining us!
This posting is kept open on a rolling basis and positions are filled periodically based on our internal geographic, linguistic, and other research needs. Qualified applicants will be contacted when we have a need in their location or specialty.
Full-time/Part-time Professional Genealogist – Legacy Tree Genealogists
Legacy Tree Genealogists (https://www.legacytree.com) is a full-service genealogy firm that discovers ancestry for clients worldwide. As the highest-rated genealogy research firm in the world, we are rapidly expanding and are looking for additional superstars to join our team.
Part-time and full-time employed positions are remote, work-from-home jobs. Utah residence is preferred but not required. Part-time and full-time positions include PTO, holiday pay, and 401k salary matching. Full-time positions also include medical insurance.
Job Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:
- Conduct genealogical research in online and library/archival sources
- Perform in-depth genealogical analysis
- Write source citations
- Compose 15 + page narrative reports
- Compile research histories
- Solve complex research problems
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- 5 years genealogical research experience with at least 2 years professional genealogical research experience
- Experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
- Self-led and independent work ethic with strict attention to deadlines and timeliness
- Creative problem solving
- Passion for genealogy
- Ability to work independently and hit deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Utah residence preferred, but not required
- Bachelor Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Most work will be done at home – must have a quiet place to work without distractions and a computer.
- Ability to attend periodic staff video conferences.
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