Paralegal

ParalegalThe 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:Lead role in reporting, management, and ongoing development of contract lifecycle management system for Legal department, including acting as main technology team contact, Legal team trainer, and point of contact for business teams requesting contracts.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 aptitude for technology assimilation and comfort leading implementation and development workstreams in support of contracting and contract administration.Ability to understand legal concepts and key language in a variety of contract types, including their legal significance.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 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 experienceParalegal certification preferredPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CAAbility to spend extended periods of time reviewing and/or proofreading detailed contract provisions, comparing various versions of contracts, and running redlinesAbility to spend extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipmentHours 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 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.