05/26/2026
*Background as a Genealogist or Title Abstractor is required; specific experience within the Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred.
Oil and Gas Heirship Research Specialist
Country Roads Minerals
179 Thunder Road, Williamstown, WV 26187
Pay
• $50,000 - $75,000 a year
Job type
• Full-time
Job address
179 Thunder Road, Williamstown, WV 26187
Benefits
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
Job Overview:
Join a fast-growing industry leader as an Oil and Gas Heirship Research Specialist. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between historical records and modern mineral ownership. You will support our abstracting team by tracing complex family lineages, locating missing heirs, and ensuring mineral titles are accurate and current. We are looking for a detail-oriented researcher who thrives on "the thrill of the hunt" and possesses the investigative skills to solve complicated heirship puzzles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Heirship Research: Utilize specialized online databases, public records, and genealogical websites to identify and locate heirs of deceased mineral owners.
• Document Acquisition: Coordinate with courthouses and records offices nationwide to obtain vital records, including wills, death certificates, and probate filings.
• Title Curative: Draft and prepare Affidavits of Heirship to bring record mineral titles into current standing.
• Project Management: Simultaneously manage multiple heirship projects, ensuring all data is organized and deadlines are met.
• Collaboration: Provide detailed research briefings to the abstracting team to facilitate seamless title transitions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Proven Experience: Background as a Genealogist or Title Abstractor is required; specific experience within the Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office (MS Excel is essential; MS Visio experience for creating family trees is a major plus).
• Investigative Mindset: Exceptional online research capabilities and the ability to navigate various public record repositories.
• Organizational Excellence: Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Precision: High level of attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us?
If you are a self-starter who enjoys independent research and teamwork, we want to hear from you. We offer a dynamic work environment where your investigative contributions directly impact our company’s growth and success.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
*Be sure to tell us from who or how you heard about the open position.
