Strategic Executive Assistant & Paralegal

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks an Executive Assistant & Paralegal who provides high-level executive support to senior leaders while delivering legal and compliance administrative help to the Legal Department. The role requires exceptional organization, discretion, attention to detail, and strong document management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will act as a trusted partner to executives, supporting board and governance activities, contract

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and legal leadership.
• Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Coordinate executive meetings, board-related activities, and special events.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, agendas, and materials.
• Draft, edit, and proofread executive-level communications and documents.
• Maintain confidentiality with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Support contract administration, governance records, and regulatory filings.
• Liaise between executives, internal stakeholders, external partners, and legal counsel.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and legal information requests.

Skills

Executive support

Discretion

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Document management

Legal coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Document management systems

Legal databases

Contract repositories

Job description

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks an Executive Assistant & Paralegal who provides high-level executive support to senior leaders while delivering legal and compliance administrative help to the Legal Department. The role requires exceptional organization, discretion, attention to detail, and strong document management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will act as a trusted partner to executives, supporting board and governance activities, contract