Legal Administrative Assistant

NextEra Energy - Juno Beach, FL

Full-time

Juno Beach, FL

Utilities

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant position at NextEra Energy is designed to support a busy state utility regulatory practice. The candidate will be responsible for providing assistance to multiple attorneys, ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently and effectively. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage a variety of tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative support, with a preference for those who have experience as a paralegal, although certification is not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and overall good computer skills are essential for success in this role. In this position, the Legal Administrative Assistant will assist with preparing and filing legal documents, managing internal case organization, and handling time entries, expense reports, and travel arrangements for attorneys. The role also includes answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, and performing other general administrative duties as needed. The candidate must be willing to work in Juno Beach, with some flexibility for remote work, making it important for the individual to be adaptable and organized. Employees in this role will perform diversified and confidential administrative duties, applying their broad experience and knowledge of organizational policies and practices. The position requires independent judgment in accordance with organizational standards, and the candidate will be expected to interact with various departments and outside agencies to resolve issues as they arise. Additionally, the Legal Administrative Assistant will audit and process invoices, work on special projects, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and filing documents.
• Assist with internal case management and organization.
• Handle time entry, expense reports, and travel arrangements for attorneys.
• Answer calls and schedule meetings for attorneys.
• Perform other general administrative duties as required.
• Contact other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems under supervision.
• Audit and process invoices in accordance with accounts payable procedures.
• Interact with all levels of employees as needed to perform responsibilities.
• Work on special projects as requested.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in an administrative role.