Legal Administrative Assistant

Duke Energy Corporation

. Support the Vice President and attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, including Nuclear, Environmental Health and Safety & Litigation Legal Support, Executive Compensation and Corporate matters .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in legal terminology and administrative support, with strong capabilities in document management, project coordination, and effective communication. Experienced in supporting executive-level personnel and managing Board-related materials with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.

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Legal Terminology ProficiencyBoardVantage ExperienceDocument Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Suite ExpertiseProject Timeline Management

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Hard Skills

Legal Secretarial ExperienceDocument Drafting and EditingBudget and Forecasting ManagementCalendar ManagementEmail and Correspondence ScreeningExpense Report PreparationProject CoordinationGovernance Platform ExperienceData Entry and MaintenanceResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingDecision MakingMultitaskingProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointBoardVantageAdobe ProIManageMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSFTP Sites

Certifications & Qualifications

North Carolina Notary Public

Industry Keywords

Legal SupportExecutive CompensationEnvironmental Health and SafetyNuclear LawLitigation SupportCorporate GovernanceAdministrative SupportConfidential Information HandlingBoard Committee MaterialsTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Vice President and attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, including Nuclear, Environmental Health and Safety & Litigation Legal Support, Executive Compensation and Corporate matters
Assist with administrative and logistical aspects of Duke Energy Board of Directors committee meetings
Edit and proofread correspondence, legal documents, presentations, and written materials using Microsoft products
Draft and revise cover letters, cover pages, resolutions, and other Board committee materials
Post materials to the BoardVantage platform and prepare hard-copy board books
Prepare and finalize Board committee materials and presentations
Screen and prioritize email, messages, and correspondence; respond to calls, emails, and messages
Maintain calendars, track deadlines, schedule meetings, and coordinate business travel, luncheons, and dinners
Maintain Excel spreadsheets for budgets and forecasting
Develop and maintain Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SFTP sites, and other electronic media
Respond to legal and other inquiries and determine appropriate communication and routing
Handle highly confidential information
Serve as process owner for matter management, files, databases, document management systems, and specialized software
Perform routine administrative duties including copying, scanning, filing, mailings, and file maintenance
Prepare expense reports and coordinate vendors for document copying or scanning
Initiate and complete assigned projects accurately and urgently
Interact with external attorneys, administrative agencies, management, in-house attorneys, clients, and team members
Assist the Vice President and attorneys with related assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS/GED and two years of legal secretarial experience or related experience of a technical and responsible nature
Proficiency with legal terminology
At least 5 or more years’ related experience as an executive assistant, legal secretary or legal assistant (desired)
Experience supporting Board related material generation (desired)
Experience working with BoardVantage or other governance platform (desired)
Experience managing project timelines and communicating changes and updates (desired)
Experience providing administrative support to an executive or senior management (desired)
Associate or bachelor’s Degree (desired)
Experience supporting three or more attorneys (desired)
Working knowledge of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, SharePoint, and internet research (desired)
Clear, concise, and effective written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on grammar and formatting
Ability to multitask and stay flexible in a fast-paced environment while working as part of a team
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work while being proactive, taking initiative, and exercising sound judgment
Problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills
Ability to produce complete, accurate, and timely work independently and as part of a team
Professional judgment, integrity, respect, and professionalism
North Carolina Notary Public
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the specified work location
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement (three days in office per week)