Title Officer

Landtrust Title Services; Lombard (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k with match

PTO

VTO

Job summary

A progressive title company in Lombard is seeking a Title Examiner responsible for accurate examination and preparation of title commitments and policies. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work from home part of the week. The candidate should have over 5 years of previous title examining experience and strong skills in organization and communication. The position provides competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous title examining experience required.
• Curative / Underwriting experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine search packages and prepare title commitments.
• Direct contact with Underwriter and attorneys regarding title issues.
• Maintain accurate files and prepare invoices for transactions.

Skills

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent mathematical skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Ability to work with confidential information

Education

Bachelor's degree or established business background

5+ years previous title examining experience

Curative / Underwriting experience

Paralegal certificate

Job description

The Title Examiner is responsible for accurate examination and preparation of title commitments and title policies. This is a Hybrid role located at our Lombard office with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Examines search packages.
• Prepare title commitments and policies either using the search package or working from the examining checklist provided by the attorney-agent.
• Direct contact with Underwriter regarding examining decisions.
• Direct contact with attorneys regarding title examining questions.
• Direct contact with closing officers regarding examining and survey questions.
• Prepare invoices for each transaction.
• Maintain accurate files.
• Responsible for final decisions with regard to examining issues that arise prior to or at closing.
• Responsible for final decisions with regard to what items will be insured over on final title policies.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with confidential information and data
• Proficient knowledge of office machines (faxes, computers, printers, adding machines and telephones)

Education and/or experience:

• 5+ years previous title examining experience required
• Curative / Underwriting experience required
• Bachelor\'s degree or established business background
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work independently and research problems/questions as required
• Paralegal certificate a plus

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with match
• PTO
• VTO

About Landtrust Title Services

We do things differently than other title companies — at Landtrust we can truly say we’re customer obsessed, focusing completely on their satisfaction. We deliver responsive underwriting, personalized support for each client, and seamless transactions every time. And we do it by making sure everyone on our team feels part of something bigger — empowering everyone on our team so they can deliver real results for our clients. At Landtrust, we offer specialized employee development and education opportunities to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience.