Landman Title Abstractor

Abstract the Past. Empower the Future.

At Halo Land Management

, we don’t just pull records — we bring clarity to complexity. As a

Title Abstractor – Oil & Gas (Virginia-Based)

, you’ll help lay the legal foundation for high-value energy projects by tracing title, resolving defects, and surfacing critical ownership data that drives decisions.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in

Canton, Ohio

, Halo is one of the nation’s fastest-growing land service providers. We pair deep industry knowledge with a flexible, people-first culture that values precision, integrity, and results. If you’re a detail-driven title professional who thrives under pressure — you’ll fit right in.

A Day in the Life: Local Work, Real Impact

You start the day reviewing a new tract assignment in Amherst County, VA — a mineral title run back to sovereignty. You fire up your tools: county courthouse records, online databases, and your deed index references. By mid-morning, you’ve traced surface ownership to the 1940s and identified a mineral reservation that requires further research.

After lunch, you’re cross-checking a leasehold interest in Campbell County, VA against production records and flagging a potential defect tied to an unprobated estate. You note the break in chain, draft a curative comment, and update your abstract and flowchart.

Later, you QC a run sheet, double-check a metes-and-bounds legal description, and upload the completed file to the project portal before heading to the next courthouse assignment. Whether in Appomattox, Charlotte, or Buckingham County, every document tells a story — and you make sure it’s accurate and complete.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct

on-site courthouse research

in Virginia counties (within 2 hours of Appomattox) to determine surface and mineral ownership

- Perform detailed

title examinations

, including full mineral, leasehold, and HBP (Held by Production) analysis

- Prepare professional

abstracts, flowcharts, ownership reports, and run sheets

- Identify and document

curative issues, probate gaps, and severed estate complications

- Track

lease expirations

and communicate risks or red flags to internal teams

- Balance

independent fieldwork

with accurate and timely reporting

What Success Looks Like

- Clean, accurate abstracts delivered on time — with ownership clearly traced

- Proactive identification of defects before they impact client decisions

- Reliable, professional communication with project leads

- Consistency and speed — managing multiple tracts while maintaining quality

- Ownership of your work — staying organized and delivering outcomes without micromanagement

Qualifications

- 3+ years of

mineral title experience

with demonstrated expertise in Virginia county courthouse research

- Strong knowledge of

oil & gas leasing

,

deed interpretation

, and

probate processes

- Comfort working in

Virginia courthouses

and navigating local land records

- Proven ability to manage

complex chains of title

and work independently

- Proficiency in

Excel

and familiarity with digital document management tools

- Operate under a registered

LLC

- Active

AAPL membership

preferred

- Must be able to pass a

federal and state background check

Why Work with Halo?

At Halo, we know our greatest asset is our team — and we build every project around the professionals who make it possible.

- Meaningful Work

– Support critical infrastructure powering communities

- Local Impact

– Focus on projects close to home, reducing unnecessary travel

- Supportive Culture

– Clear communication, quick feedback, and team-first values

- Career Opportunity

– Join a network of elite title professionals and grow with every project