Real Estate Settlement Specialist – Closings & Escrow

Investors Title Company and Affiliates; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Life Insurance & LTD

Training

Job summary

Investors Title Company and Affiliates is seeking a Settlement Officer to support settlement and loan processing for real estate closings in Springfield, IL. This in-office role requires coordinating escrow files and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong customer service throughout the transaction.

You will work closely with lenders and internal teams to manage loan packages, prepare settlement statements, and oversee closing logistics while maintaining high standards of service and

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate loan closings and settlement operations.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process escrow and settlement files to ensure timely and accurate closings
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, loan processors, and internal team members
• Process loan packages and prepare files in compliance with settlement and accounting guidelines
• Create, review, and update settlement statements
• Coordinate closing logistics and attend closings when required
• Handle disbursements, post-closing activities, and related follow-up
• Review reconciliation items, aging escrow files, and assigned exception reports
• Support document recording activities when applicable
• Collaborate with leadership on workload priorities, operational issues, and special projects

Skills

Real estate closings

Escrow coordination

Loan processing

Analytical skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Investors Title Company and Affiliates is seeking a Settlement Officer to support settlement and loan processing for real estate closings in Springfield, IL. This in-office role requires coordinating escrow files and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong customer service throughout the transaction.

You will work closely with lenders and internal teams to manage loan packages, prepare settlement statements, and oversee closing logistics while maintaining high standards of service and