What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at MetLife?
Role Value Proposition :
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
Legal Affairs - Building confident futures is at the center of all our work at MetLife. In Legal Affairs, that means empowering our trusted advisors and advocates to focus on what’s possible while safeguarding MetLife’s global interests. Collaborating with each other and our businesses around the globe, we support innovative solutions while protecting our customers, employees, communities, and shareholders. And we work in an environment founded on integrity, trust, candor, and respect, where new challenges and diverse perspectives are encouraged and celebrated.
We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Legal Services Team and to collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals in MetLife’s Legal Affairs department to support the company’s various lines of business. The successful candidate must possess exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. They also must demonstrate professionalism, provide first-rate customer service, and have strong legal acumen, sound judgment, and an ability to maintain a high volume of work effectively. The incumbent will have a growth mindset and agility in learning through collaboration and working autonomously. Experience at a large law firm or corporation with functional knowledge of contract management and corporate governance is required along with proficiency in legal research and technology.
Key Responsibilities :
Collaborate with small team of legal professionals to identify and communicate Regulatory Changes to key stakeholders supporting our U.S. Businesses.
Review new and updated U.S. state and federal laws and regulations received from dedicated sources.
Over time, build understanding of the company’s U.S. Businesses and key processes.
Distribute relevant content so that Businesses can ensure compliance.
Review and revise confidential agreements and contracts in accordance with corporate standards.
Maintain current and historical confidential corporate information electronically in various databases.
Review and revise third-party contracts and communicate terms.
Assisting with various assignments / projects as needed.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills :
Required :
Advanced technical skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Docs, SharePoint, Outlook, Workshare Compare, Westlaw, Lexis, NAIC website, NILS, web-based applications, and legal systems
Draft, review, and / or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
Perform proficient legal research with sound knowledge of legal concepts and ability to analyze facts
Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional analytical, organizational, workload / project management and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail
Flexibility and ability to shifting demands working under tight deadlines and multiple detailed tasks
Takes ownership of deliverables, is accountable, and owns professional development by actively seeking out feedback, learning new skills and new systems quickly and teaching others as necessary
Ability to work independently with integrity and ethical professional judgment
Capable of anticipating issues and exercising proper judgment to solve problems knowing when to escalate issues
Passion for process analysis and continuous improvement
Proactive in providing updates to supervising attorneys and / or management
Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships fostering a productive work environment
Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession
Preferred :
3 years of paralegal experience
Paralegal Degree or certificate from an ABA accredited institution and / or college degree
Experience identifying and communicating relevant Regulatory Changes to legal and business teams.
Notary Public (or willingness to obtain Notary)
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
