Paralegal

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games is seeking a Paralegal, Employment and Compliance to join the legal team with independent judgment in driving timely, scalable delivery of operational contracts. This role offers an opportunity to support compliance programs and data privacy initiatives as we gear up for the 2028 Games.

Reporting to an Associate General Counsel, you will draft and review contracts, prepare training materials, and manage confidential information on-site in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Smartsheet experience a plus.
• Experience with contract management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Track state registration, charitable status, and tax documents.
• Create and maintain compliance tracking systems and trainings.
• Draft and update legal documents, including on LA28 websites.
• Participate in dispute resolution management on employment and data privacy.
• Draft and review operational contracts for services and products.
• Interface with internal and external partners to drive negotiations.
• Draft NDAs and collateral documents for solicitations.
• Maintain confidential information and documents with proper processes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on special projects.
• Liaise between department heads and the legal team.

Skills

Grammatical proficiency

Written communication

Oral communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Smartsheet

Contract management systems

Job description

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, Employment And Compliance

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

• Track business entity documents related to state registration, charitable status, and tax. Draft, file, and maintain documents and records.
• Create and maintain compliance tracking systems, records, and training. Create and provide training and support materials.
• Identify, create and update legal documents, including on LA28 websites and other employee and board facing materials.
• Participate in dispute resolution management team related to employment and data privacy matters, including handling document review.
• Serve as 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.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information and documents, including maintaining processes to ensure proper management of such information and documents.
• 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 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).
• Concise grammatical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience preparing legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Smartsheet experience a plus.
• Experience working with contract management systems, highly preferred.

Expectations

• Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional maturity with senior executives, staff and external business partners.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional research, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent word processing and database management skills.
• Positive, team‑oriented, and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a 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.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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 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. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.