Title Abstractor Landman - Morgantown, WV (Hybrid)

Job Description

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.

If you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in title or mineral research and excel in a structured, deadline-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

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: Hybrid, with some on-site courthouse research required in the Morgantown, WV area

Start Date: TBD

Career Path: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization

• 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.

• Must be local to the Morgantown, WV 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.

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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.