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.

Responsibilities

Research county records to determine surface and mineral ownership by utilizing online databases or travel 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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Company Description
Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.

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

About the company

Purple Land Management secures land and property rights for energy and infrastructure developers across the contiguous United States. It researches ownership records, negotiates leases and access agreements, and resolves title problems before clients build or acquire assets. Its specialists also assess land interests in acquisitions and coordinate with landowners throughout a project, from initial research to final agreements. Clients hire the firm for individual land services or a broader project partnership; digital mapping and detailed data management underpin the work. Founded in 2010, Purple Land Management is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Worth, TX

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

Work arrangements span several formats: Purple uses office, hybrid, and remote environments across its land services teams.
Specialist work extends underground: Purple handles pore-space ownership and leases for carbon storage projects.
Degrees broaden contractor entry: Purple's Permian title role considers law or energy-management degrees instead of some experience.

What critics are saying

Employee status is role-specific: Purple lists both employee jobs and independent-contractor engagements.
Title research carries production pressure: Purple expects its Permian title landman to meet deadlines and production goals.
Project leadership involves travel: Purple ties periodic trips to client and project needs in its land manager role.

What makes Purple Land Management unique

Pricing includes fixed bids: Purple quotes predictable project structures alongside customized land services.
Project maps combine private and public records: Purple builds custom data layers inside its proprietary Overdrive platform.
Managers own delivery: Purple project land managers control staffing plans, budgets, schedules, and client communication.

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