Title Abstractor - Appalachia

Uniting Holding; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Uniting Holding is looking for title abstractors to support complex oil and gas, coal, and mineral title projects throughout the Appalachian Basin. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to producing accurate work. Responsibilities include courthouse research and preparing precise title abstracts for attorney review.

Applicants should have prior experience in title abstracting, familiarity with courthouse research in WV, OH, and/or PA, and the ability to manage deadlines. This role involves travel and offers opportunities for long-term engagement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in oil and gas, coal, mineral, or surface title abstracting preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to county courthouses throughout the region.
• Professional communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform online and courthouse title research involving oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface ownership.
• Prepare clear and organized title abstracts and supporting materials for attorney review.
• Assist attorneys with complex title and transactional projects involving Appalachian Basin properties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication skills

Familiarity with courthouse research

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Title Abstractor – Oil & Gas / Coal / Surface Title

Appalachian Basin (WV / OH / PA)

Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group PLLC

Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group PLLC is seeking title abstractors to support complex oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface title projects throughout the Appalachian Basin.

Founded in 2008, our firm is a boutique energy law practice focused on sophisticated title analysis, mineral transactions, development support, and land‑related legal issues in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys regularly advise operators, mineral buyers, investors, and law firms on high‑level title and transactional matters across the Basin.

We are currently seeking abstractors of varying experience levels who are detail‑oriented, dependable, and committed to producing accurate and thorough work product in support of legal analysis and title opinion preparation.

This position involves courthouse research and travel throughout North Central West Virginia, Southeast Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform online and courthouse title research involving oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface ownership

• Research deeds, leases, probate records, tax records, judgments, liens, maps, and related land records

• Prepare clear, organized, and precise title abstracts and supporting materials for attorney review

• Assist attorneys with complex title and transactional projects involving Appalachian Basin properties

• Maintain consistent communication regarding project status, courthouse conditions, and timing

• Work efficiently while preserving accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Prior experience in oil and gas, coal, mineral, or surface title abstracting preferred

• Familiarity with courthouse research in WV, OH, and/or PA strongly preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to county courthouses throughout the region

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently

• Professional communication skills and reliability

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro and other relevant software for deed plotting, mapping, etc.

Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. However, all abstractors working with the firm will be required to complete training regarding our standards, procedures, formatting expectations, and quality‑control processes.

Our Standards

Our work supports legal opinions, transactions, and development decisions involving substantial assets and operational risk. Accuracy, efficiency, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential.

We value professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate proactively, and consistently strive to produce organized and dependable work product. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in getting the details right, works with urgency and professionalism, and understands that quality and efficiency must coexist.

This is not a volume‑based environment where hours alone measure success. We are building a team of professionals committed to producing reliable, high‑level work that attorneys and clients can confidently rely upon.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications

• Travel required

• Opportunities for long‑term engagement and increased responsibility based on performance and reliability

To apply, please submit:

• Resume or work history

• Description of relevant courthouse/title experience

• Geographic areas of familiarity

• Availability for travel

• References or representative experience, if available