Title Landman – Rains County, TX (Field-Based)
Purple Land Management
Apply to this job Emory, TX on site Until 9/15/2026 3+ years exp First posted April 27, 2025 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description
Are you a detail-oriented researcher who takes pride in accuracy and consistency? Do you thrive in environments where high standards, accountability, and a structured approach are key? Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a skilled professional who excels at reviewing runsheets and creating ownership reports on lands in Emory. If you are committed to maintaining quality and following proven methods, we invite you to join our team and grow with us.
Job Description
Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a Title Landman near Emory, TX, with experience in East Texas. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, team-oriented environment while being capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include conducting surface, mineral, and leasehold title research, along with calculating ownership for both landowners and operators. The role requires familiarity with the unique challenges of East Texas title, ensuring accurate research, calculations, and contracts to support our clients in advancing their operations and achieving successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Research Rains County records to determine surface and mineral ownership by utilizing online databases and travel to the local county courthouse to review county records
- Analyze and document research results to select the relevant information to input into reports for submission to the client
- Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in an environment with shifting timeframes
- Contribute to other duties assigned by management and determined by business needs
Mandatory Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience researching surface, mineral, and leasehold title, including at least 1 year of experience reporting on lands in East Texas
- Ability to meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly, based on current internal and client needs
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and clients (in writing and verbally)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Excel and Word
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
- Juris Doctorate
- AAPL membership
- Bachelor’s degree
- Degree in Energy Management/Commerce
About this role
Summary
Researches land titles, maintains reports, and supports clients with land ownership data in East Texas.
Job title
Title Landman – Rains County, TX (Field-Based)
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
oil and gas
Location requirements
Emory, TX; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
researchtitle analysisMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordAdobe Acrobat
Preferred skills
Juris DoctorateAAPL membershipbachelor’s degreeenergy management
Specializations
surface titlemineral titleleasehold researchownership reports
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Emory, TX 75440, USA
On-site City