Involved in the biogenesis of the 60S ribosomal subunit. Ensures the docking of NOG1 to pre-60S particles. Associated with nucleolar and cytoplasmic pre-60S particles. At the end of biogenesis it dissociates from cytoplasmic pre-60S particles and is likely to be exchanged for its ribosomal homolog, RPL24 (By similarity). Interacts with REIL1 AND REIL2 (PubMed:24603461). Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eL24 family.