Senior Legal Assistant — Labor & Employment

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr Legal Assistant to join the Labor, Employment, Benefits and Immigration (EBLI) legal team in Florida. The role supports four to five attorneys with administrative and litigation duties, including calendar management, document preparation, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting multiple attorneys, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information and

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft 365

Legal software

e-discovery tools

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr Legal Assistant to join the Labor, Employment, Benefits and Immigration (EBLI) legal team in Florida. The role supports four to five attorneys with administrative and litigation duties, including calendar management, document preparation, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting multiple attorneys, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information and