Escrow Officer

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Escrow Officer to manage complex real estate transactions from start to finish. This role involves preparing escrow instructions, coordinating with attorneys, buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate agents, disbursing funds, and ensuring all documents are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of escrow procedures, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions while delivering excellent customer service.

This position is Full-Time in office Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm at our Lombard location.

Essential Duties

• Prepares miscellaneous documents required at closing.
• Enters closing figures; balances and funds files.
• Ensures closing package is properly executed.
• Attends and manages real estate closings.
• Reviews title commitment and is responsible for collecting title clearance
• Reviews mortgage payoffs for accuracy and transmits payoff funds.
• Obtains special assessment letters from each municipality as well as working with local Department of Neighborhood Housing to acquire needed investor/rehab documents
• Acts as the liaison between attorneys and lenders at closing.

Requirements

• Valid Notary commission with the State.
• Industry knowledge and experience required.
• Customer Service Obsessed.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Excellent organizational skills (attention to detail).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work with confidential information and data.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Dynamic personality and strong work ethic.

Education and/or Experience:

• 3+ years closing experience in a title company setting

Benefits

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

About Landtrust National Title

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.