Title Abstractor

Location: West Virginia
Project Type: Contract / Project-Based
Industry: Energy / Land & Mineral Title

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Mineral Title Abstractors / Title Analysts to support multiple energy development projects in Pennsylvania. The role will be responsible for reviewing existing title materials, conducting supplemental courthouse and online title research as needed, and preparing accurate and complete mineral title reports.

The ideal candidate has direct experience researching oil, gas, and mineral ownership in West Virginia and is comfortable working through complex chains of title, severed mineral estates, leases, assignments, estates, and other instruments affecting mineral ownership.

Responsibilities

• Perform mineral title research for assigned parcels and project areas in Pennsylvania.
• Review existing title reports, abstracts, deeds, leases, assignments, and supporting documentation.
• Establish and document complete chains of title for mineral interests.
• Identify current mineral owners and ownership percentages.
• Research severances of surface and mineral estates.
• Review deeds, wills, estates, probate records, leases, assignments, releases, rights-of-way, and other recorded instruments.
• Identify outstanding mineral interests, encumbrances, defects, gaps, or other title issues requiring further review.
• Calculate and verify fractional mineral ownership interests when required.
• Conduct courthouse and online public-record research.
• Prepare clear, organized Mineral Title Reports with supporting documentation and source references.
• Update or supplement existing title work where prior research is available.
• Communicate title issues, research limitations, and additional research needs to project management.
• Maintain accurate project tracking and meet assigned production schedules.

Qualifications

• Prior experience performing mineral title research, preferably in Pennsylvania.
• Strong understanding of oil, gas, and mineral title concepts.
• Experience reading and interpreting deeds, leases, assignments, probate documents, and other recorded instruments.
• Ability to independently establish complex chains of title.
• Experience calculating mineral ownership and fractional interests.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania county courthouse records and online research systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce organized, defensible title documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple parcels or project assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work supporting oil & gas, renewable energy, or other energy-related land projects.
• Experience completing full mineral title reports or mineral ownership reports.
• Experience reviewing and updating title work completed by other abstractors or title companies.
• Familiarity with title insurance requirements and curative title issues is a plus.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote