Remote Mineral Title Expert | Ownership & Curative

Volta; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Volta is seeking an experienced Mineral Title Agent to support title research, ownership analysis, and curative efforts across energy and infrastructure projects. You will dig into county records, review instruments, and deliver precise title products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mineral title work, strong knowledge of chain of title and legal descriptions, and the ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mineral title experience (energy sector strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of mineral ownership, chain of title, curative, and legal land descriptions.
• Experience preparing title reports and recordable documents.
• Familiarity with county record systems and title research databases.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Multi-state & Texas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mineral title research using county records and online databases.
• Review deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, liens, and encumbrances.
• Prepare mineral ownership reports, title runsheets, and chain of title analyses.
• Identify title defects and recommend curative solutions.
• Draft and prepare recordable documents, including: affidavits, memorandums of lease, assignments, curative documents.
• Verify ownership interests, legal descriptions, and title position accuracy.
• Coordinate with county clerks and third-party vendors as needed.
• Maintain organized title files and project tracking documentation.
• Partner with project teams to ensure timely, client-ready deliverables.

Skills

Mineral title research

Chain of title

Curative actions

Deeds review

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Multi-state exp

Texas experience

Job description

Volta is seeking an experienced Mineral Title Agent to support title research, ownership analysis, and curative efforts across energy and infrastructure projects. You will dig into county records, review instruments, and deliver precise title products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mineral title work, strong knowledge of chain of title and legal descriptions, and the ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy from a remote setting.