Title Officer/Underwriter

Landtrust; Lombard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k with match

PTO

VTO

Job summary

Landtrust Title Services is seeking a Title Officer in Illinois to verify title commitments and resolve issues, ensuring a clear chain of title for timely closings.

The role requires a minimum of five years in title examination, strong knowledge of title products, and the ability to work in a fully digital environment. Join a team focused on precise work, excellent service, and compliant closings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in title examination or related title insurance work.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume title operation.
• In-depth knowledge of real estate law, title practices, and Illinois regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify chain of title and identify defects or encumbrances.
• Communicate with attorneys, lenders, escrow officers, and other parties to resolve title issues.
• Interpret and apply Illinois laws and ILTA/ALTA guidelines.
• Review issued title commitments, policies, and endorsements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth closings.
• Maintain accurate records in a paperless environment.
• Manage multiple files under tight deadlines with high accuracy.

Skills

Title examination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Digital literacy

Job description

The Title Officer is responsible for verifying title commitment requirements and resolving title issues, establishing a clear chain of title, and ensuring that all title requirements are met to facilitate timely and compliant closings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Verify chain of title and identify any defects or encumbrances.
• Communicate with attorneys, lenders, escrow officers, and other parties to resolve title issues and clear title requirements.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations adhering to Underwriter, ILTA (Illinois Land Title Association) and ALTA (American Land Title Association) guidelines.
• Review issued title commitments, policies, and endorsements in accordance with underwriting standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth and timely closings.
• Maintain accurate records in a paperless environment, adhering to company protocols and best practices.
• Manage multiple files under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in title examination or related title insurance work.

• Proven background working in a fast-paced, high-volume title operation.
• Strong understanding of title insurance products, coverages, and exceptions.
• In-depth knowledge of real estate law, title practices, and relevant regulations in Illinois.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain title issues and solutions to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable and proficient working in a fully digital/paperless environment.

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.