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 escalate 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
Meets standard turnaround times while reducing repeat errors
Applies reviewer feedback consistently and begins developing a personal workflow

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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