Title Abstractor Landman (Lexington, KY)

Purple Land Management, LLC.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Land Management, LLC seeks a Title Abstractor Landman to join our Lexington, KY team. You will conduct title research, verify surface and mineral ownership, and produce comprehensive reports to support energy development projects.

This role requires 2+ years of title/mineral research, in-person courthouse work near Lexington, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong writing and communication skills, proficiency with MS Office and Acrobat, and the ability to work independently are

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of title/mineral research experience.
• Must be local to the Lexington, KY area and able to conduct in-person courthouse research.
• Juris Doctorate or Energy Management degree may substitute with relevant experience.
• Strong ability to meet daily/weekly deadlines based on internal and client requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and management.

Responsibilities

• Research county records to determine surface and mineral ownership via online databases or courthouse visits.
• Analyze and document research findings, ensuring accuracy and completeness in title reports.
• Identify and compile information for inclusion in client reports.
• Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain organized records in internal systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and land professionals to support project needs.
• Contribute to additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Title research

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Energy Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented title researcher with a deep understanding of chains of title and ownership calculations? Do you thrive in an environment where consistency, accuracy, and accountability are key? We are seeking a Title Abstractor Landman to join our team in Morgantown, WV. This is a critical role in our land services team, where you will conduct title research and provide comprehensive reports to support energy development projects.

Job Description

As a Title Abstractor Landman, your primary responsibility will be conducting title research and verifying surface and mineral rights ownership. You will work closely with project managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting while maintaining high-quality standards in all research activities.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in title research, courthouse record analysis, and mineral ownership verification.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Lexington, KY

Start Date: TBD

Career Path: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization

Responsibilities

• Research county records to determine surface and mineral ownership using online databases or by traveling to local courthouses to review records.
• Analyze and document research findings, ensuring accuracy and completeness in title reports.
• Identify and compile relevant information for inclusion in reports for submission to clients.
• Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with shifting timeframes.
• Maintain organized and detailed records in internal systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and land professionals to support project needs.
• Contribute to additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Mandatory Requirements

• Must be local to the Lexington, KY area and willing to conduct in-person research at local courthouses.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in title/mineral research.
• A Juris Doctorate or degree in Energy Management may be substituted but must be accompanied by relevant job-related experience.
• Strong ability to meet specific daily and weekly deadlines based on internal and client requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAPL membership.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Juris Doctorate or Degree in Energy Management/Commerce.

Company Description

• Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services, specializing in title research, lease acquisition, and due diligence for energy projects. We provide clients with accurate and timely title research to support lease negotiations, drilling operations, and mineral acquisitions. Our proprietary software, Overdrive, enables seamless tracking of title data in a GIS-based platform powered by ESRI.
• Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple is backed by Satori Capital, a Texas-based investment firm supporting long-term, mission-driven companies.