Paralegal - Solar
Apply now »Date: Mar 10, 2026
Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 93873
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Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy’s affiliate, EverBright is seeking a Paralegal to support its residential solar business, with a focus on installer agreements, disputes, and regulatory matters. This role partners closely with in‑house counsel, compliance, and business teams to draft and manage ancillary contract documents (including amendments, terminations, releases, and notices), support UCC filings and lien reviews, and maintain organized records in iManage. The paralegal will also handle NDA review and coordination, assist with settlements, and conduct ongoing monitoring of litigation, bankruptcy, and regulatory developments affecting EverBright and its business partners.
The role also supports high‑volume legal escalations, including attorney demands, regulatory complaints, and customer disputes. Responsibilities include intake and triage of matters from Salesforce and the legal shared mailbox, drafting standardized responses to opposing counsel and regulators under attorney supervision, maintaining escalation logs and case documentation, and tracking deadlines and follow‑up actions. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable managing multiple time‑sensitive matters, and experienced working in a fast‑paced, high volume, regulated environment.
Job Overview
Employees in this position are responsible for providing paralegal support to the company and for the attorneys within the law department.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under limited supervision:
- Drafts and edits legal documents based on edits and input from corporate attorneys
- Participates in special projects or activities related to the legal discipline being supported
- Performs legal and transaction related research
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal Certification
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 Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: 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 and 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
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Nearest Major Market: Houston