Heirship Researcher – Morgantown, WV (Hybrid)
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About the role
Responsibilities
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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).
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