Paralegal

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Paralegal:

The Paralegal will be an integral part of the legal team with a keen sense of independent judgment in leading and driving timely and scalable delivery of operational contracts. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable experience, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! 

 This position will report to an Associate General Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead drafter and reviewer of a myriad of operational contracts for the purchase of services and/or products related to pre-Games, Games time, and post-Games events and deliverables
• Interface with internal business partners and external parties to drive contract negotiations and manage timing expectations
• Draft collateral documents necessary for solicitation of RFP’s and/or negotiations, including NDAs
• Draft confidential correspondence, memos, contract summaries, reports, and presentations
• Conduct legal research and analysis on special projects 
• Serve as the liaison between department heads and the legal team and take lead in identifying internal business needs requiring specialized, non-standard contractual elements  

While experience in these areas is preferred, we also look for candidates with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and think proactively to round out areas where a candidate may not have depth of experience.  This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position. 

Background & Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred (preferably in a large law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department). 
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience preparing legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets. 
• Experience working with contract management systems, highly preferred

Expectations:

• Concise grammatical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented with exceptional research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.  
• Excellent word processing and database management skills. 
• Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional maturity with senior executives, staff and external business partners.
• Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in fast paced and dynamic environment, both autonomously and collaboratively. 
• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, to perform duties with utmost discretion and act with complete integrity. 
• Strong work ethic, client-service orientation, and sound judgment. 
• Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to update and maintain contract forms, track contract negotiation progress and status through contract management system.  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience  
• Paralegal certification preferred 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA  
• Ability to spend extended periods of time reviewing and/or proofreading detailed contract provisions, comparing various versions of contracts, and running redlines  
• Ability to spend extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment  
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000-$85,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.