Who we are:
MRB Enterprises is a private real estate and investment firm on the Peninsula overseeing investments and family services on behalf of a prominent family that has deep roots in the Bay Area spanning 100 years. The family has fostered long-standing loyalty through its genuine care and commitment to the well-being of each member of the organization. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and service driven. The organization has developed organically over the years and is now in a period of thoughtful evolution; re-engineering processes, implementing new systems and building a world-class team to support its long-term strategy.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Paralegal who will provide hands-on legal support across various areas including corporate governance, real estate, investments and estate and trust management. The ideal candidate will bring strong fundamental paralegal corporate experience, including time in both a law firm and an in-house corporate environment.
This role requires a highly ethical, service driven, detail-oriented individual with exceptional integrity. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated and passionate paralegal to work with a collaborative team to support our operating company and our family office services initiatives during a time of growth and transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Corporate Governance Support: Draft and maintain meeting minutes and supporting documentation, prepare and manage board and trustee consents, coordinate approvals and resolutions.
- Drive Operations and Project Management: Maintain reliable systems for tracking entities, approvals, and obligations, while establishing and implementing efficient workflow coordination.
- Support Transactions and Strategic Projects; including diligence coordination, document management and execution support.
- Support internal teams (real estate, accounting/finance, human resources, and family office services) and external parties with requests and ensure efficient workflow
- Assist the real estate team and work with outside counsel, as appropriate, drafting contracts, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
- Draft, review and negotiate various corporate contracts, and agreements as requested.
- Assist with monitoring legal budget and expenditures.
- General legal operations support and other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10+ years of experience with a blend of law firm and in-house experience highly desired.
- Paralegal certificate.
- Proven experience in document management, workflow coordination, corporate governance and project management.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely across various platforms, including emails, memoranda, and formal legal documents.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a track record of improving and streamlining processes.
- Multitasking and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to multitask, problem-solve, and complete complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Adaptability: Positive and collaborative attitude, comfortable with change and a fast-paced environment, and exhibits an insatiable intellectual curiosity.
- Professionalism and Integrity: Demonstrates strong judgment, high levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in all interactions.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, DocuSign, and AI tools
- Understanding of estate and trust law and regulations is a plus but not required
- Prior experience working in a family office is a plus but not required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- In addition to base salary there is a performance-based bonus structure.
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held. The upper range is reserved for candidates with extraordinary experience and or skill sets.
MRBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law.
