Paralegal

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA. Role Purpose You will help create and maintain the contract systems that keep LA28's commercial and operational legal work moving as the organization scales toward the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Games Revenue Legal and Operational Contracts, you draft and manage contracts, track negotiations, and keep records accurate and accessible. You bring independent judgment and precision to a high-volume contract pipeline, supporting attorneys and business partners across the organization from first draft to signature. Key Responsibilities Update and maintain contract forms and prepare initial drafts of contracts for goods, services, and commercial needs. Run redline comparisons and proofread contracts to ensure accuracy, consistent formatting, and reliable version control. Track contract negotiation progress and status through the contract management system, keeping records current and audit-ready. Correspond with internal business partners and external parties to manage timing expectations throughout contract negotiations. Compose confidential correspondence, memos, contract summaries, reports, and presentations, and assist attorneys with light legal research. Required Competencies 4+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a large law firm or corporate in-house legal department. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with proven experience preparing legal documents, contracts, presentations, and spreadsheets. Experience working with contract management systems to track contract negotiation progress, status, and deadlines accurately. Concise grammatical skills and excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to interact diplomatically with senior stakeholders and external partners. Detail oriented with exceptional research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and sound, confidential professional judgment. Valued Experience Experience working with contract management systems, highly valued. Paralegal certification or a completed Bachelor's degree. Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar contract-tracking tools. Prior experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department. Exposure to high-volume commercial and operational contract work. What We Offer Career-defining exposure to commercial and operational contracts for a historic Games. Real ownership of the contract systems that keep legal delivery on track. A collaborative legal team that values discretion, precision, and shared success. Room to grow your paralegal craft across a high-volume, high-stakes pipeline. What This Role Means for the Games The contracts and records you manage let teammates across LA28 move quickly and with confidence. Your precision keeps the organization protected and its commitments clear as it works toward delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office. The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 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. Compensation 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. Accommodation LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr