Sr Legal Assistant
NextEra Energy
Sr Legal Assistant
NextEra Energy
Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms
Requisition ID: 98455
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
The Labor, Employment, Benefits and Immigration (EBLI) legal team is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team of attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants that is committed to continuous improvement. This role provides administrative and litigation support for approximately four to five attorneys.
The Sr Legal Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a calendar of all events and deadlines related to ongoing cases, such as responses to complaints, discovery deadlines, depositions, hearings, and trial dates. The role also involves preparing, proofreading, formatting, and finalizing pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents, as well as organizing and maintaining electronic matter files, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, scheduling, preparing expense reports, and assisting in engaging outside counsel.
Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and effective prioritization. Experience handling confidential information and adapting to shifting priorities is essential.
Ideal candidates will also have:
Employees in this role provide advanced legal and administrative assistance and support functions for attorneys and members of the law department.
• High School Grad / GED
• Experience:8+ years
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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
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Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms
NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light, the regulated utility that supplies electricity to much of Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which builds and runs wind, solar, battery storage and nuclear plants across the United States. The company calls itself the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. FPL earns returns set by Florida regulators on the power plants and grid lines it builds, while Energy Resources sells power to utilities, technology companies and other large buyers under long-term contracts. NextEra Energy was formed in 1984 as the holding company for Florida Power & Light, which dates to 1925, and is based in Juno Beach, Florida.
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