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Halo Land Management

Title Specialist

Halo Land Management, Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Halo Land Management | The Single, Integrated Source for All Land Management Needs About Halo Land Management Halo Land Management partners with leading energy companies to support critical oil and gas development. Our teams handle everything from title and abstracting to right of way and land negotiation. We move fast, we value accuracy, and we care about how work gets done, not just that it gets done.

As we grow, we are building a consistent standard for what success looks like in every role. This Title Agent position is a key part of that effort.

Position Summary As a Title Agent you support exploration and production by researching, verifying, and documenting ownership rights for mineral, surface, and leasehold estates. Your work provides the foundation for drilling decisions, infrastructure development, and land acquisition.

You will complete chain of title from patent to present, prepare readable and defensible reports, and identify irregularities that could impact operations. The ideal candidate brings two to five years of title experience, thrives under clear expectations, and takes pride in delivering client ready work with minimal micromanagement.

Key Responsibilities Title Research and Ownership Verification

Conduct thorough title research for surface, mineral, and leasehold estates from patent to present

Pull, review, and interpret deeds, leases, assignments, probate, easements, and tax records

Identify gaps, discrepancies, and defects in the chain and flag issues early for review

Confirm lease status including producing, non-producing, and held by production

Reporting, Analysis, and Documentation

Prepare detailed abstracts, run sheets, and ownership reports in chronological order

Clearly separate factual entries from interpretive notes

Highlight irregularities such as name variations, date conflicts, and missing instruments

Summarize curative needs and document issues in a way that helps reviewers, attorneys, and clients understand the situation quickly

Deliver clean, organized, client ready packets using Halo’s templates and formatting standards

Tools, Systems, and Research Methods

Use county courthouse sites, online databases, tract indexes, and GIS tools

Maintain organized digital files with hyperlinks, references, and *source notes*

Apply best practices and SOPs when starting new projects, including using backchains and shared resources

Navigate new counties and basins by finding and leveraging local online systems and courthouse support

Communication and Collaboration

Communicate promptly with project managers, reviewers, and teammates about status, blockers, and progress

Participate in office hours and apply feedback to improve clarity, format, and accuracy

Maintain professional and concise written communication through notes, reports, and internal tools

Support team members by sharing findings, backchains, and county knowledge to reduce duplicate work

What Success Looks Like While every project is different, success in this role generally follows a progression.

Within 30 Days

Fully onboarded to Halo systems, project templates, and land record tools

Completed review of prior project examples to learn structure, formatting, and expectations

Handles basic title assignments with guidance and incorporates initial feedback

Communicates appropriately using Halo tools and understands when to elevate questions

Within 90 Days

Independently completes moderate complexity tracts with review support

Understands project goals and adjusts work based on whether it supports leasing, drilling, or acquisition

Within 6 to 12 Months

Operates with a high level of independence across multiple tracts, counties, or clients

Demonstrates strong understanding of HBP, WI, NRI, and related ownership concepts

Proactively identifies resources, contacts courthouses, and resolves research gaps

Produces reports that require minimal edits and can be sent to clients with confidence

Becomes a reliable resource for teammates and may be considered for reviewing or advanced assignments

Required Qualifications

Two to five years of oil and gas title, land, or abstracting experience

Strong understanding of mineral, surface, and leasehold title including HBP and heirship

Ability to interpret legal instruments such as deeds, leases, conveyances, assignments, and probate

Experience with courthouse research, online databases, GIS platforms, and public records

Proficiency with Excel, Google Drive, Word, and basic PDF tools

Strong organizational skills with the ability to produce clear, defensible, client ready reports

Excellent written communication with the ability to explain complex chains clearly

Must operate under a registered LLC or be willing to establish one

Willing to obtain or currently hold an AAPL membership

Culture and Team Fit A strong fit for this role is someone who:

Works well independently but communicates proactively

Values accuracy, legal precision, and ethical handling of all records

Stays resilient under deadlines and adapts quickly to new counties or research challenges

Enjoys solving complex puzzles and understanding the why behind the work

Contributes to the team by sharing resources, engaging in office hours, and supporting peers

Represents Halo with professionalism and a positive attitude in all interactions

What You Can Expect

Mission critical work that directly impacts exploration and production timelines

The chance to contribute to strategic land development and infrastructure planning

Freedom to structure your work without micromanagement

A supportive team that shares tools, resources, and knowledge

Opportunities for growth based on performance, from advanced abstracting to review, project management, or curative

Long term project stability where high quality work is valued and recognized

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