Oil And Gas Attorney

Job Title: Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Job Location: Bismarck, ND

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm seeks a highly skilled attorney to join its oil and gas practice. This role focuses on preparing comprehensive title opinions for oil and gas development projects in North Dakota. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in title examination, a strong legal background, and exceptional analytical skills.

Duties

• Draft thorough title opinions for oil and gas exploration and development.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis of title and property records.
• Advise clients on title issues and assist in resolving legal challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all documentation.
• Stay updated on legal developments relevant to oil and gas law in North Dakota.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience in North Dakota oil and gas title examination.
• Strong understanding of title laws and industry regulations.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Eligibility for prompt admission to the North Dakota Bar and the attorney’s state of residence.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting detailed legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of North Dakota property and title law.

Job Location

• Bismarck, ND

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Access to cutting-edge legal resources and collaborative team environments.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.