Heirship Researcher

Purple Land Management

Heirship Researcher supporting title and leasing teams in energy rights verification through detailed research. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with title research experience in US markets.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeMorgantown • Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 is compliant with applicable laws, title standards, and internal quality controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience in title abstracting, genealogy, probate research, or oil and gas heirship work.
Strong understanding of mineral rights, chain of title, and intestate succession (especially under WV and PA law).
Excellent research and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interpret complex legal documents and summarize findings clearly.
Familiarity with genealogy and land record tools (e.g., Ancestry, FamilySearch, etc.).
Experience with land systems, CRM platforms, or document management tools is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, based on experience

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Hard Skills & Tools

Title AbstractingProbate ResearchGenealogy ResearchLegal Document AnalysisHeirship Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsCommunication Skills