Associate Attorney

Agnello & Rogers; Grapevine (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abert Caraway, PLLC seeks a full-time attorney to join its oil and gas practice. The attorney will examine title and prepare oil and gas title opinions, including acquisition, drilling, division order, supplemental, and other title opinions.

The role also involves assisting operators, landowners, and industry participants on upstream oil and gas matters, with emphasis on accuracy, independence, and clear communication in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Texas license in good standing is required.
• Experience examining oil and gas title and preparing title opinions is preferred.
• Landman or oil & gas land role background strongly preferred.
• NM licensure is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Examine complex mineral, leasehold, royalty, overriding royalty, and working interest title.
• Prepare acquisition, drilling, division order, supplemental, and other oil and gas title opinions.
• Analyze oil and gas leases, assignments, deeds, probate proceedings, pooling instruments, operating agreements, and other title-related documents.
• Identify and explain title defects, ownership issues, and curative requirements.
• Advise operators, landowners, and clients on upstream oil and gas matters.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys, landmen, brokers, and clients to complete projects accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical writing

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Abert Caraway, PLLC is seeking a full-time attorney to join its oil and gas practice. The attorney's primary responsibility will be examining title and preparing oil and gas title opinions, including acquisition, drilling, division order, supplemental, and other related title opinions.

The attorney will also assist the firm's clients—including operators, landowners, and other industry participants with a variety of upstream oil and gas matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Examine complex mineral, leasehold, royalty, overriding royalty, and working interest title.
• Prepare acquisition, drilling, division order, supplemental, and other oil and gas title opinions.
• Analyze oil and gas leases, assignments, deeds, probate proceedings, pooling instruments, operating agreements, and other title-related documents.
• Identify and clearly explain title defects, ownership issues, and curative requirements.
• Advise operators, landowners, and other clients regarding general upstream oil and gas matters.
• Work collaboratively with the firm's attorneys, landmen, brokers, and clients to complete projects accurately and efficiently.

This is a full-time, 100% remote position. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Experience examining oil and gas title and preparing title opinions is preferred.
• Prior experience working as a landman or in a comparable oil and gas land role is also strongly preferred.
• Licensure to practice law in New Mexico is a plus.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex chains of title.
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Ability to work independently while producing accurate, high-quality work.