Title Abstractor

Abstract the Past. Empower the Future.

Location: Must be based within 2 hours of Appomattox, Virginia

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.

What You’ll Do

- 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 You Bring

- 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.

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.