Title Specialist

About Halo Land Management Halo Land Management partners with leading energy companies to support critical oil and gas development. Our teams handle everything from title and abstracting to right of way and land negotiation. We move fast, we value accuracy, and we care about how work gets done, not just that it gets done. As we grow, we are building a consistent standard for what success looks like in every role. This Title Agent position is a key part of that effort. Position Summary As a Title Agent you support exploration and production by researching, verifying, and documenting ownership rights for mineral, surface, and leasehold estates. Your work provides the foundation for drilling decisions, infrastructure development, and land acquisition. You will complete chain of title from patent to present, prepare readable and defensible reports, and identify irregularities that could impact operations. The ideal candidate brings two to five years of title experience, thrives under clear expectations, and takes pride in delivering client ready work with minimal micromanagement. Key Responsibilities Title Research and Ownership Verification Conduct thorough title research for surface, mineral, and leasehold estates from patent to present Pull, review, and interpret deeds, leases, assignments, probate, easements, and tax records Identify gaps, discrepancies, and defects in the chain and flag issues early for review Confirm lease status including producing, non producing, and held by production Reporting, Analysis, and Documentation Prepare detailed abstracts, run sheets, and ownership reports in chronological order Clearly separate factual entries from interpretive notes Highlight irregularities such as name variations, date conflicts, and missing instruments Summarize curative needs and document issues in a way that helps reviewers, attorneys, and clients understand the situation quickly Deliver clean, organized, client ready packets using Halo’s templates and formatting standards Tools, Systems, and Research Methods Use county courthouse sites, online databases, tract indexes, and GIS tools Maintain organized digital files with hyperlinks, references, and source notes Apply best practices and SOPs when starting new projects, including using backchains and shared resources Navigate new counties and basins by finding and leveraging local online systems and courthouse support Communication and Collaboration Communicate promptly with project managers, reviewers, and teammates about status, blockers, and progress Participate in office hours and apply feedback to improve clarity, format, and accuracy Maintain professional and concise written communication through notes, reports, and internal tools Support team members by sharing findings, backchains, and county knowledge to reduce duplicate work Required Qualifications Two to five years of oil and gas title, land, or abstracting experience Strong understanding of mineral, surface, and leasehold title including HBP and heirship Ability to interpret legal instruments such as deeds, leases, conveyances, assignments, and probate Experience with courthouse research, online databases, GIS platforms, and public records Proficiency with Excel, Google Drive, Word, and basic PDF tools Strong organizational skills with the ability to produce clear, defensible, client ready reports Excellent written communication with the ability to explain complex chains clearly Willing to obtain or currently hold an AAPL membership What You Can Expect Mission critical work that directly impacts exploration and production timelines The chance to contribute to strategic land development and infrastructure planning Freedom to structure your work without micromanagement A supportive team that shares tools, resources, and knowledge Opportunities for growth based on performance, from advanced abstracting to review, project management, or curative Long term project stability where high quality work is valued and recognized #J-18808-Ljbffr Halo Land Management