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Legal Administrative Specialist

Posted Aug 17
Full Time
Juno Beach, Florida

Legal Administrative Specialist

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

 

NextEra Energy Resources is looking for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our litigation team and support our Assistant General Counsel in our Juno Beach office.

 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Assists with case files, evidence books and hearing preparation including witness lists, discovery and exhibits
  • Prepares outside counsel engagement packages, budgets and track outside counsel invoices to ensure budget control for extensive multi-jurisdictional legal practice
  • Sets up and maintains Sharepoint databases and electronic files for major proceedings
  • Assists in preparing and e-filing pleadings, legal documents and administrative agency reports
  • Assists in preparing PowerPoint and other management presentation materials 

 

The ideal candidate will have: 

  • Excellent client service orientation with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
  • Confidential and accountable
  • Self-motivated and able to prioritize
  • Works independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient with computer systems, applications and common office technology
  • 1-3 years’ experience in an in-house litigation department or law firm

 

Job Overview

Employees in this role provide general administrative support to a department or group of professionals. This job requires some independent judgment of org standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:
•   Compiles basic information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials
•   Receives and responds to routine correspondence following established procedures
•   Exercises independent judgment and employs basic reasoning skills
•   Maintains or prepares records and documentation
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications


•  High School Grad / GED
•  Experience:1+ years

Preferred Qualifications


•  None

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Administrative/Clerical
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.