Closing Officer

East Lansing, MI

Join the team that protects the American Dream!  Title Insurance Professionals make sure the home you buy cannot be claimed by someone else.  We are a leading multi-state title insurance firm dedicated to providing exceptional service to consumers and clients in the real estate industry.  Liberty Title has been protecting the dream of homeownership since 1974.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Obtains clear title by reviewing title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying liens and encumbrances against property
• Reviews lender packages and instructions to assist in the preparation and review of the Closing Disclosure
• Balances file and confirms all funding requirements are met
• Conducts and oversees the explanation and signing of the closing documents
• Collection and disbursement of funds at the closing table for all types of purchase and refinance transactions
• Prepare Final Policies
• Disburse closed files, including returning loan packages to lenders, receipting incoming funds, cutting checks, re-balancing file if necessary, scanning to paperless document repository, and processing documents for recording
• Answers routine customer service questions
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the title insurance industry or a related industry, preferred, but not essential
• An image that displays confidence, helpfulness, and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• The ability to function as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Use Information Technology to save time
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Michigan Notary Public
• Candidate will need to obtain Michigan Resident Producer License within 3 months of hire date

Benefits:

Liberty Title offers a work environment that provides the freedom to think outside of the box and encourages collaboration and initiative.  Our salaries are competitive, and we offer an extensive benefit package including:

• Health, dental, and vision – all effective on the first day of employment
• Long-term disability and voluntary short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan that includes a discretionary company match
• Generous Paid Time Off, including a Holiday Shopping Day, and a one-month Sabbatical!