Senior Paralegal Litigation
About The Position
Support LA28’s litigation function as it prepares to deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The role organizes litigation information, coordinates responses to legal requests, and keeps pending matters and deadlines visible to attorneys. It collaborates with in-house counsel, outside counsel, and internal teammates to build reliable litigation records and handle confidential material carefully. The position combines practical coordination, legal research, and detailed document preparation as LA28 develops its working processes. The role is based onsite in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles office. Most work takes place in an office setting and involves extended use of computers, phones, and other office equipment. The office has an open-floorplan, cubicle environment. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. Duties may evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, including work on sensitive, confidential, complex, and/or high-risk matters.
- A 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 and 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 organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines across matters.
- Ability to work onsite in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal experience within a corporate in-house legal department.
- Paralegal experience within a non-profit in-house legal department.
- Experience organizing and managing electronic filing systems.
- Experience working within an organization with changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Organize and maintain legal department litigation file systems and records according to internal procedures and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and internal teams, including proper document distribution and archiving for litigation matters.
- Assist attorneys with light legal research and special projects by providing organized information for their review.
- Perform other duties as required, which may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
