Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group PLLC
Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group PLLC is seeking title abstractors to support complex oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface title projects throughout the Appalachian Basin.
Founded in 2008, our firm is a boutique energy law practice focused on sophisticated title analysis, mineral transactions, development support, and land-related legal issues in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys regularly advise operators, mineral buyers, investors, and law firms on high-level title and transactional matters across the Basin.
We are currently seeking abstractors of varying experience levels who are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to producing accurate and thorough work product in support of legal analysis and title opinion preparation.
This position involves courthouse research and travel throughout North Central West Virginia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio.
Perform online and courthouse title research involving oil and gas, coal, mineral, and surface ownership
Research deeds, leases, probate records, tax records, judgments, liens, maps, and related land records
Prepare clear, organized, and precise title abstracts and supporting materials for attorney review
Assist attorneys with complex title and transactional projects involving Appalachian Basin properties
Maintain consistent communication regarding project status, courthouse conditions, and timing
Work efficiently while preserving accuracy and attention to detail
Prior experience in oil and gas, coal, mineral, or surface title abstracting preferred
Familiarity with courthouse research in WV, OH, and/or PA strongly preferred
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to county courthouses throughout the region
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
Professional communication skills and reliability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro and other relevant software for deed plotting, mapping, etc.
Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. However, all abstractors working with the firm will be required to complete training regarding our standards, procedures, formatting expectations, and quality-control processes.
Our work supports legal opinions, transactions, and development decisions involving substantial assets and operational risk. Accuracy, efficiency, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential.
We value professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate proactively, and consistently strive to produce organized and dependable work product. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in getting the details right, works with urgency and professionalism, and understands that quality and efficiency must coexist.
This is not a volume-based environment where hours alone measure success. We are building a team of professionals committed to producing reliable, high-level work that attorneys and clients can confidently rely upon.
Hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications
Travel required
Opportunities for long-term engagement and increased responsibility based on performance and reliability
To apply, please submit:
Resume or work history
Description of relevant courthouse/title experience
Geographic areas of familiarity
Availability for travel
References or representative experience, if available