Senior Paralegal, San Mateo

Senior Paralegal

Our client, a longstanding private family office on the Peninsula, is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their collaborative and highly professional team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to broaden their exposure across real estate, corporate governance, investments, and trust management while gaining hands-on experience supporting contracts, legal operations, and strategic initiatives within a stable, supportive, and evolving organization.

About the Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work across complex legal and operational matters while building upon a strong foundation in corporate paralegal work. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, operating with a high level of discretion, and partnering cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Note: This is a 5x -week onsite role.

Responsibilities may Include: Management of legal documentation, approvals, and systems for tracking obligations and corporate governance materials Legal and operational support for real estate transactions, investments, due diligence efforts, and strategic initiatives Corporate governance support, including preparation of meeting minutes, board and trustee consents, resolutions, and supporting materialsDrafting, reviewing, and managing agreements, contracts, and legal correspondence Legal operations support, including process improvement initiatives, monitoring legal budgets and expenditures, and special projects as needed Coordination with internal stakeholders across real estate, accounting/finance, human resources, and family office services, as well as external counsel, to facilitate workflow and executionWhat We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree and Paralegal certificate required 10+ years of paralegal experience, ideally combining both law firm and in-house corporate environments Strong background in corporate governance, contract support, legal operations, document management, and project/workflow coordination Experience supporting contracts, corporate entities, real estate transactions, investments, due diligence activities, or other complex legal mattersExcellent organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment High level of professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and sound judgment, along with a process-oriented mindset focused on improving workflows and operationsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, and related technology tools; trusts&estates or family office exposure is a plus but not required Why this opportunity stands out:

Highly visible role with the opportunity to work closely across all levels of the organization and gain exposure to complex, high-impact initiatives Opportunity to contribute to sophisticated and forward-thinking projects across real estate, investments, governance, and operational initiatives Strong employee retention and internal progression, with many team members building long-term careers within the organizationCollaborative, professional environment where cross-functional partnership and thoughtful execution are highly valued Convenient Peninsula location with walkability to Caltrain and free onsite parking Longstanding partnership with Prope Recruitment, providing us with strong insight into the organization, culture, and leadership teamBenefits:

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Flexible time off and commuter benefits Professional development support and long-term career growth potential Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong employee retention and stability