Senior Escrow Officer

LeoForce; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Professional development support

Job summary

LeoForce in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Escrow Officer to lead day-to-day escrow operations on-site. The role owns the full transaction lifecycle, supervises staff, ensures compliance, and drives production and growth.

You will mentor officers, manage high-volume files, and build relationships with agents, lenders, and clients while maintaining accuracy and on-time closings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive California escrow experience
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred; DFPI manager approval a plus
• Notary certification a plus; transfer of book of business advantageous
• Proficient with major escrow software platforms and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee escrow transactions end-to-end — open, title clearance, document prep/review, balancing, disbursements, funding, recording, and post-close
• Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers and assistants, maintaining high standards for accuracy, performance, and client service
• Manage complex and high-volume files, resolving issues as they arise
• Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all applicable regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation
• Handle trust accounting: process daily wires, deposit funds into general and trust accounts, and perform reconciliations
• Build relationships with agents, lenders, and clients; support business development efforts
• Identify and implement workflow improvements that support operational excellence and growth

Skills

Escrow experience

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Escrow software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Escrow software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Escrow Officer

Newport Beach, CA, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $50,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee escrow transactions end-to-end — open, title clearance, document prep/review, balancing, disbursements, funding, recording, and post-close
• Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers and assistants, maintaining high standards for accuracy, performance, and client service
• Manage complex and high-volume files, resolving issues as they arise
• Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all applicable regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation
• Handle trust accounting: process daily incoming wires, deposit funds into general and trust accounts, and perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents, lenders, and clients through in-person and direct communication; support business development efforts
• Identify and implement workflow improvements that support operational excellence and growth

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive California escrow experience, including a track record of successfully running a producing desk
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred; eligibility for DFPI manager approval strongly preferred
• Transferable book of business highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of California escrow, title, compliance, and closing practices; Notary certification a plus
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with major escrow software platforms and Microsoft Office
• Able to reliably work full-time, on-site
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education

A bit about us

** This is an in-office position Monday through Friday **

Wanted: Experienced Senior Escrow Officer to join our growing real estate company

We're seeking an experienced escrow professional to lead day-to-day operations in a collaborative, on-site office environment. This role owns the full transaction lifecycle, supervises staff, safeguards compliance and quality, and drives production and growth. It's a strong fit for someone ready to run both the desk and the broader operation.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and production) plus commissions/incentives, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and professional development support

** Fully on-site **

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