Nuclear & Environmental Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a legal secretary to support Nuclear and Environmental Health and Safety attorneys and paralegals in the Office of General Counsel. The role requires two years of legal secretarial experience and involves document management, calendar maintenance, and liaison with external agencies.

Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office tools, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• HS/GED and two years of legal secretarial experience or related experience with legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread legal documents using Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office suite.
• Assist attorneys and paralegal with review, proofreading, and filing before NRC and other agencies.
• Make required filings with the NRC or other agencies as needed.
• Screen and prioritize phone messages and emails; respond with minimal supervision.
• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets for Nuclear & EHS budgets and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain Teams, SharePoint and other electronic media; support document management.
• Handle confidential information responsibly and professionally.

Skills

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Proofreading

Document processing

Communication skills

Education

HS/GED

Associate/Bachelor degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a legal secretary to support Nuclear and Environmental Health and Safety attorneys and paralegals in the Office of General Counsel. The role requires two years of legal secretarial experience and involves document management, calendar maintenance, and liaison with external agencies.

Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office tools, with strong communication and organizational skills.