Xcel Energy · 21 hours ago
Legal Assistant (contract)
Twin Cities Area
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $22/hrXcel Energy is seeking a Legal Assistant I to provide administrative and regulatory support during a maternity/medical leave coverage period. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to regulatory operations and compliance activities within a structured legal environment.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Process incoming legal discovery questions and assist with preparation of discovery responses
Research and retrieve prior discovery responses for reference and consistency
Create, prepare, organize, and archive legal and regulatory documents
Maintain and update discovery tracker logs, including completion status and submission details
Archive submitted discovery responses in accordance with established record-keeping standards
Assist with preparation of documentation for evidentiary hearings
Assist with auditing electric outage notification emails sent to state regulators
Archive regulatory materials as official records using established naming conventions
Ensure documentation meets regulatory and compliance requirements
Provide ad hoc clerical assistance including copying, filing, and organizing hard-copy records
Create and maintain physical files and binders
Lift and move boxes of files or binders weighing approximately 20–30 pounds as needed
Qualification
Required
High attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a clerical, document-intensive role
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency with document preparation and basic office technology (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF tools)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as a self-starter in a structured, process-driven environment
Preferred
Familiarity with legal or regulatory procedures, including pleadings, responses, and orders
Experience supporting legal assistants, paralegals, or regulatory teams
Exposure to regulatory compliance or state-level regulatory processes
Prior experience in an administrative, clerical, or legal support role
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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