Sr Legal Assistant

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:

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a corporate legal department or law firm;
• Litigation support experience, preferably in labor and employment matters;
• Working knowledge of Florida state and federal court rules, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, legal software, and e-discovery tools;
• Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in using emerging technologies to streamline legal and administrative workflows; and
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Job Overview

Employees in this role provide advanced legal and administrative assistance and support functions for attorneys and members of the law department.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in case preparation including basic legal research, file maintenance and transaction management and closings
• Drafts documents and correspondence
• Maintains legal calendar and schedules all legal proceedings and negotiations
• Mentors and coordinates work activities for junior employees
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience:8+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-Tasking
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Planning
• Organization Skills
• Typing Skills
• Telephone Skills
• Report/Presentation Preparation
• Copy Services/Duplication
• Mail Express Services

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

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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