Senior Paralegal Litigation

This role supports the litigation function that helps LA28 prepare to deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games with integrity. The postholder organises litigation information, coordinates responses to legal requests, and keeps pending matters and deadlines visible to attorneys. The role collaborates with in-house counsel, outside counsel, and internal teammates to build reliable litigation records and handle confidential material with care.

• Assemble information and documentation for responses to administrative demands, legal subpoenas, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Monitor pending matters and key deadlines, including issuing and managing litigation hold notices to keep litigation on track.
• Organise and maintain legal department litigation file systems and records in accordance with internal procedures and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and internal teams, ensuring proper document distribution and archiving for litigation matters.
• Assist attorneys with light legal research and other special projects, providing organised information that supports their review.
• Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including work on sensitive, confidential, complex and/or high-risk matters.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal qualification under American Bar Association and applicable state codes; or 5 years of equivalent experience in litigation support.
• Experience conducting legal and factual research, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to litigation questions.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, with experience preparing legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets for attorneys.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively to meet deadlines across matters.

• Paralegal experience within a corporate in-house legal department.
• Paralegal experience within a non-profit in-house legal department.
• Experience organising and managing electronic filing systems.
• Experience working within an organisation with changing priorities.

• This role is based on-site in LA28's Downtown Los Angeles office.
• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions; it values talent from all geographic backgrounds and welcomes applications from candidates based outside the Los Angeles area if they are able to work on-site in LA.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The office is an open floorplan 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.

LA28 offers the chance to contribute litigation support to the team preparing the Olympic and Paralympic Games, work alongside in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and teammates across the organisation, and develop transferable experience through legal research, document preparation, and litigation coordination.