Title Reviewer/Abstractor - Oil & Gas / Coal / Surface Title - Appalachia

Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group PLLC is seeking an experienced oil and gas certified title reviewer/abstractor to support complex oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface title projects throughout the Appalachian Basin.Founded in 2008, our firm is a boutique energy law practice focused on sophisticated title analysis, mineral transactions, development support, and land-related legal issues in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys regularly advise operators, mineral buyers, investors, and law firms on high-level title and transactional matters across the Basin.We are currently seeking a title review/abstractor who is local to West Virginia, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to producing accurate and thorough work product in support of legal analysis and title opinion preparation. This position involves thorough review of title abstracts prepared by in-house and third-party abstractors, as well as online and in-courthouse research. Limited travel throughout North Central West Virginia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio may be required. While there is a strong potential for growth, this is not a management position. The successful candidate will be comfortable with performing title review and abstracting duties exclusively and receiving training with our current staff on in-house processes, standards and methods.Position Responsibilities: For title review, the position will (1) perform substantive and stylistic (formatting, typos, etc.) review of title research packages (abstracts) involving oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface ownership, (2) identify items requiring additional research and/or correction, (3) communicate clear requirements to abstractors for revisions, corrections and additions to files, and (4) ensure final abstract is accurate, complete and free of errors.For title abstracting, the positon will research deeds, leases, probate records, tax records, judgments, liens, maps, and related land records and prepare clear, organized, and precise title abstracts and supporting materials including flowcharts and runsheets in electronic format using Adobe Acrobat, deed plotting software and Excel. Must be familar with these software packages and have the technical knowledge and capacity to utilize them efficiently. Must be familiar with online title research using proprietary county title search websites, as well as Landex.General Resposibilities: Assist attorneys with complex title and transactional projects involving Appalachian Basin propertiesMaintain consistent and responsive communication via telephone, email and/or text regarding project status, courthouse conditions, and timingWork efficiently while preserving accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

Local to West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Ohio (submissions lacking this requirement will not be considered)At least five (5) years experience in oil and gas, coal, mineral, or surface title abstractingFamiliarity with courthouse research in WV, OH, and/or PAAbility and willingness to travel to county courthouses throughout the regionStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage deadlines and work independentlyProfessional communication skills and reliabilityProficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel and other relevant software for deed plotting, mapping, etc.High level of computer literacyAll title reviewers and abstractors working with the firm will be required to complete training regarding our standards, procedures, formatting expectations, and quality-control processes.Our Standards: Our work supports legal opinions, transactions, and development decisions involving substantial assets and operational risk. Accuracy, efficiency, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential. We value professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate proactively, and consistently strive to produce organized and dependable work product. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in getting the details right, works with urgency and professionalism, and understands that quality and efficiency must coexist. This is not a volume-based environment where hours alone measure success. We are building a team of professionals committed to producing reliable, high-level work that attorneys and clients can confidently rely upon.Compensation: Compensation based on experience and qualifications for the position advertised within current market parametersSome travel requiredOpportunities for long-term engagement and increased responsibility based on performance and reliabilityTo apply, please submit: Resume or work historyDescription of relevant courthouse/title experienceGeographic areas of familiarityAvailability for travelReferences or representative experience