Senior Executive Assistant

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits eligibility from day one

Transit subsidies

Flexible schedule

On-site wellness center (Houston HQ)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks an Executive Assistant & Paralegal to provide high-level executive support while delivering legal and compliance administration. The role requires discretion, organization, and contract management expertise in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with senior leadership, support board activities, maintain governance records, and manage confidential information. A Paralegal background and experience in regulated industries are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of executive administrative support experience.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal administrative experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives, attorneys, governance functions.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and legal leadership.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, and expenses.
• Coordinate meetings and board-related activities.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Draft and proofread executive communications.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion.
• Support contracts and legal document management.
• Maintain legal databases and document repositories.
• Monitor legal deadlines and filings.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communication

Discretion

Liaison

Project support

Budget tracking

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in Business/Legal Studies

ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant & Paralegal serves in a dual-capacity role providing high-level executive support to senior leadership while also delivering legal and compliance-related administrative assistance to the Legal Department. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, attention to detail, legal document management expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent acts as a trusted partner to executives, supporting strategic priorities, board and leadership activities, legal operations, contract administration, corporate governance requirements, and confidential matters.

Essential Functions

Executive Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and legal leadership.
• Manage complex calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership team meetings, board-related activities, and special events.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, agendas, and meeting materials.
• Draft, edit, and proofread communications and executive-level documents.
• Manage confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities arising from executive meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between executives, internal stakeholders, external partners, and legal counsel.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Paralegal Support

• Assist attorneys and legal leadership with the preparation, review, and management of legal documents.
• Draft and maintain contracts, agreements, amendments, resolutions, and legal correspondence.
• Coordinate execution, filing, and retention of legal agreements.
• Maintain legal databases, document management systems, and contract repositories.
• Conduct legal, regulatory, and corporate governance research as requested.
• Assist with corporate records management and compliance documentation.
• Support litigation management by organizing case files, discovery materials, and legal records.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and track legal invoices and budgets.
• Maintain company records related to corporate governance, board actions, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor legal deadlines and ensure timely completion of required filings and documentation.

Board and Corporate Governance Support

• Assist with preparation and distribution of board, committee, and governance meeting materials.
• Maintain board records, resolutions, minutes, and governance documentation.
• Coordinate document execution and approvals in accordance with company policies.
• Support annual corporate governance processes and regulatory requirements.

Compliance and Records Management

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding legal, personnel, financial, and business matters.
• Ensure compliance with records retention schedules and document management policies.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and legal information requests.
• Monitor regulatory and corporate filing deadlines.

Education Description

Required:

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.

Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of executive administrative support experience.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal administrative experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives, attorneys, legal teams, or corporate governance functions.

Preferred:

• Experience in a publicly traded company, utility, energy, legal, financial services, or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting board of directors and executive leadership teams.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 09/10/2026
Posting End Date: 09/17/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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