Requisition ID: 94992
At Gexa Energy, a NextEra Energy Resources company, we provide reliable low-cost energy solutions. Focused on customer satisfaction, we offer innovative electricity plans tailored to the diverse needs of Texas homes and businesses. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences, join our team today.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy's affiliate, Gexa Energy, is seeking a Sr. Legal Assistant to support its legal team in Houston. This role will support the attorneys on the team with budgeting, expenses, procurement, time entry management and file management. The assistant will also assist in drafting agreements (including amendments, terminations, releases, and notices) and maintain organized records in document management systems. Duties also include assisting with settlements, responding to subpoenas and monitoring ongoing litigation and engaging outside counsel.
The role supports highvolume work, including responding to attorney requests, monitoring the legal shared mailbox, maintaining logs and tracking deadlines and followup actions. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, comfortable managing multiple timesensitive matters, and experienced working in a fastpaced, high volume, regulated environment. The position reports directly to the Managing Counsel.Job Overview Employees in this role provide advanced legal and administrative assistance and support functions for attorneys and members of the law department.Job Duties & 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 assignedRequired Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Experience:8+ yearsPreferred Qualifications Multi-Tasking Time Management Adaptability Planning Organization Skills Typing Skills Telephone Skills Report/Presentation Preparation Copy Services/Duplication Mail Express Services
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Legal/Regulatory/External AffairsOrganization: Gexa Energy, LP Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to ..., providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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At Gexa Energy, a NextEra Energy Resources company, we provide reliable low-cost energy solutions. Focused on customer satisfaction, we offer innovative electricity plans tailored to the diverse needs of Texas homes and businesses. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences, join our team today.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy's affiliate, Gexa Energy, is seeking a Sr. Legal Assistant to support its legal team in Houston. This role will support the attorneys on the team with budgeting, expenses, procurement, time entry management and file management. The assistant will also assist in drafting agreements (including amendments, terminations, releases, and notices) and maintain organized records in document management systems. Duties also include assisting with settlements, responding to subpoenas and monitoring ongoing litigation and engaging outside counsel.
The role supports highvolume work, including responding to attorney requests, monitoring the legal shared mailbox, maintaining logs and tracking deadlines and followup actions. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, comfortable managing multiple timesensitive matters, and experienced working in a fastpaced, high volume, regulated environment. The position reports directly to the Managing Counsel.Job Overview Employees in this role provide advanced legal and administrative assistance and support functions for attorneys and members of the law department.Job Duties & 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 assignedRequired Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Experience:8+ yearsPreferred Qualifications Multi-Tasking Time Management Adaptability Planning Organization Skills Typing Skills Telephone Skills Report/Presentation Preparation Copy Services/Duplication Mail Express Services
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Legal/Regulatory/External AffairsOrganization: Gexa Energy, LP Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to ..., providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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Job ID: 521286585
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026
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