Paralegal - Solar

NextEra Energy

📍 Houston, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted July 31, 2026

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Job Description

Paralegal - Solar Date: Jul 30, 2026 Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 96316 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, 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. Clickto 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 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 ourfor more information. .

What Most Solar Installers Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

Solar installation in Texas blends roofing and electrical skills, and the electrical tie-in must be done by or under a licensed electrician. Installers often start on the mechanical side, mounting racking and panels, and grow into electrical and system commissioning. Many employers value the NABCEP credential for higher pay. Compensation is usually hourly, sometimes with production bonuses, and skilled leads who manage installs and inspections earn well.

The trade is growing fast but is weather and incentive driven, so workload can swing. New hires are surprised that most of the day is physical rooftop work in Houston heat, carrying panels up ladders and working at height with fall protection. You read plans, mount racking to the roof without causing leaks, run conduit, and connect to inverters and the panel. Knowledge of both roofing waterproofing and electrical safety makes you valuable. Demand rises with energy costs and storm resilience interest, and the field rewards techs who cross both trades cleanly.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

An install crew starts by reviewing the system design and staging materials. You set up fall protection, then mount the racking to the roof, sealing every penetration so the roof stays watertight. Panels go up next, carried to the roof and secured to the rails in the planned layout.

The electrical stage ties it together. You run conduit, connect the panels, and wire to the inverter and the home's electrical panel, working under licensed supervision where required. Commissioning tests the system and confirms it produces power, and the job must pass utility and city inspection before it goes live. Coordination with the crew and the homeowner keeps the install on schedule. You document the work and clean the site. Expect heat, heights, heavy panels, and a mix of mechanical and electrical work through the day, balanced by the satisfaction of switching on a system that will power a home for decades.

What Solar Installers Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Solar Photovoltaic Installers).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for solar installers roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$37,232 Median $47,070 $74,006
Entry (10th)
$37,232
25th
$43,618
Median
$47,070
Experienced (90th)
$74,006

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $22.63/hr.

Building a Solar Installation Career in Texas

Solar installation blends roofing and electrical work. The electrical tie-in must be performed by or under a licensed electrician, so many solar companies keep licensed electricians on staff. Installers often start on the mechanical side mounting racking and panels, then grow into electrical and commissioning. The NABCEP credential is widely valued and raises pay. The path moves from install labor into lead installer, then into electrical, design, and project roles. Techs who master both roofing waterproofing and electrical safety are the most valuable and can move into management or contracting.

Career Ladder and Pay

  1. 1
    Install Laborer $43,618/yr

    Mount racking and panels and learn rooftop safety and sealing.

  2. 2
    Lead Installer $47,070/yr

    Run the mechanical install and mentor the crew on the roof.

  3. 3
    Electrical / Commissioning Tech $59,966/yr

    Wire inverters and panels under license and commission systems.

  4. 4
    Project Lead / Estimator $59,966/yr

    Design systems, manage inspections, and run install projects.

  5. 5
    Solar Contractor $74,006/yr

    Run a solar company with licensed electrical and install crews.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.

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