Title Abstractor Landman – Parkersburg, WV (Hybrid)

Purple Land Management; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Land Management in Emeryville, California, is looking for a Title Abstractor Landman to join their team. This role involves performing mineral and title research crucial for drilling operations and lease payouts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in title research, a Juris Doctorate or degree in Energy Management, and the ability to work independently. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in title/mineral research.
• Ability to meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research county records for surface and mineral ownership.
• Analyze and document research results for client reports.
• Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities.

Skills

Title mineral research

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Curative experience

Education

Juris Doctorate or degree in Energy Management

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you the most consistent and patient researcher you know? Do you thrive on systematic procedure and knowing that you are accountable from start to finish? Does your natural ability to maintain a steely dedication to your work set you above the rest? That's the kind of researcher we are looking for; someone who is ready to join a stable environment where predictability, consistency, and timeliness are valued. We want this individual to be a resourceful asset to our growing team of landmen!

Job Description

The company is seeking a Title Abstractor Landman to report to, and work directly with, the project management team in Morgantown, WV. The company’s significant growth necessitates the addition of a team member who can work independently in a team-oriented environment while utilizing their natural ability to perform with little deviation from their internal set schedule. The individual will be responsible for mineral and title research while maintaining production goals and deadlines. The overall purpose of the role will be to provide the client with research they need to proceed with drilling operations and lease payouts.

Responsibilities

• Research county records to determine surface and mineral ownership by utilizing online databases or traveling to the local county courthouse to review county records
• Analyze and document research results to select the relevant information to input into reports for submission to the client
• Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in an environment with shifting timeframes
• Contribute to other duties assigned by management and determined by business needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in title/mineral research
• Curative experience
• Juris Doctorate or a degree in Energy Management may be substituted, but must be accompanied with sufficient job‑related experience
• Ability to meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly, based on current internal and client needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and clients (in writing and verbally)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

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

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Career Path

Opportunity for promotion based on performance and the team’s needs

Start Date

Immediately

Work Authorization

Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.