Landman Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience researching surface and mineral title, including at least 1 year actively running and reporting title in West or South Texas courthouses.
• Must be physically located in or able to work daily on-site in Sanderson, TX.
• Proven ability to execute complete abstracting workflows, deep chain-of-title research, and complex ownership calculations independently.
• Proficiency with digital public records databases, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with strict adherence to daily and weekly project reporting deadlines.
• Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Active membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) with RL, RPL, or CPL designation.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Management, Real Estate, or related discipline.
• Prior experience conducting title examination under right-of-way/infrastructure acquisition guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surface and mineral title research at the Terrell County Courthouse (Sanderson, TX) and surrounding local jurisdictions from sovereignty to present.
• Examine conveyances, oil and gas leases, rights-of-way, CC&Rs, plats, tax records, and court filings to establish verified chains of title and identify encumbrances.
• Investigate probate, estate administration, affidavits of heirship, bankruptcy records, and judgment liens affecting record title.
• Track severed mineral and subsurface estates forward to present day, evaluating legal access and potential boundary discrepancies.
• Build accurate, traceable runsheets, title flowcharts, and ownership reports following standardized project checklists and reviewer standards.
• Identify title defects, missing conveyances, and unreleased liens, delivering practical curative recommendations to project leadership.