Heirship Researcher
About the job
- At least two years of experience in title abstracting, genealogy, probate research, or oil and gas heirship research.
- A strong understanding of mineral rights, chain of title, and intestate succession, especially under West Virginia and Pennsylvania law.
- Ability to interpret complex legal documents and summarize findings clearly.
- Familiarity with genealogy and land record tools such as Ancestry and FamilySearch.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, or Google Workspace, including Sheets and Docs.
- Conduct detailed research of public records, probate files, and land documents to identify mineral interest owners and heirs.
- Trace title through intestate and testate successions using courthouse records, online databases, and genealogy tools.
- Analyze and interpret legal documents such as deeds, wills, affidavits of heirship, and estate records.
- Prepare comprehensive heirship reports and ownership charts for use in lease acquisition and title curative.
- Coordinate with landmen, attorneys, and title teams to resolve gaps in title or ownership disputes.
- Maintain organized and accurate documentation of research findings using internal systems.
- Ensure all research complies with applicable laws, title standards, and internal quality controls.
- Experience with land systems, customer relationship management platforms, or document management tools is a plus.
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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Simplify's Take
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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