Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group is partnering with a leading energy company to find an experienced Senior Oil & Gas Title Attorney. This position supports land acquisitions, title analysis, and ownership matters throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Review title opinions, abstracts, leases, deeds, and oil and gas agreements to determine ownership and identify title risks.
• Develop title curative and mitigation recommendations and coordinate resolutions.
• Support land acquisitions, including drafting and reviewing leases, deeds, amendments, ratifications, and pooling declarations.
• Approve title for payment on lease and fee acquisitions.
• Review heirship documents and calculate Net Revenue Interest (NRI) and Working Interest (WI).
• Support Division Orders with title and ownership information for royalty distribution.
• Draft legal memoranda and collaborate with internal Legal teams and outside counsel on title issues and litigation.
• Conduct due diligence for land transactions and support special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania or West Virginia Bar membership in good standing.
• 5 + years of oil and gas title experience, including abstracting, title opinion review or drafting, and title curative resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania and West Virginia oil and gas title law and laws of descent and distribution.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a regional firm to find an attorney! The ideal candidate will have experience handling a diverse caseload of general liability matters and be comfortable managing cases.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general liability cases from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness and exhibit preparation
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain case files, billing, and litigation deadlines

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active Pennsylvania bar admission
• 2+ years of litigation or insurance defense experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Experience managing a litigation caseload independently
• Trial experience is a plus

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group is partnering with a mid-sized Pittsburgh firm to find an experienced litigation attorney in the Pittsburgh area!

Job Details:

• Full-time position

• 4+ years of experience

• Must be barred in PA 
• Prior Litigation Experience is Required
• Prior Product Liability Experience is a plus

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Court appearances

• responsibilities will include depositions, writing motions & briefs

• Heavy litigation focused role

Education and Experience: 

• Juris Doctorate Degree

• Licensed to Practice law in the State of PA

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Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a growing firm to find a Title Attorney for a remote contract position. This is a remote contract role. Pay rate: $ 40 + DOE

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze title abstracts, title opinions, deeds, leases, and related real estate documents.
• Examine chain of title and identify ownership interests, encumbrances, and title defects.
• Prepare and/or review title opinions and ownership reports.
• Interpret legal descriptions and property records.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to project managers and clients.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws and project requirements.
• Meet established production and quality standards.

Required Skills

• Licensed attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong title review and conveyancing judgment
• Ability to evaluate risks and communicate findings clearly
• Detail oriented with dependable turnaround for time sensitive work

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with abstracting or title abstraction workflows
• Familiarity with remote case documentation and collaboration

Education and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of title related legal experience

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a reputable Pittsburgh-area law firm to identify a Litigation Associate with 1–4 years of experience to join its growing practice north of the city. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity offering strong mentorship, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
• Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with trial preparation and strategy
• Maintain organized case files and meet litigation deadlines

Qualifications:

• 1–4 years of litigation experience preferred
• Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with civil litigation matters preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused professional