Senior Legal Assistant

About the position 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 the in-house Legal Services Team of paralegals and administrative associates to support MetLife's Government and Legal Affairs department to work closely with our Investments attorneys. This paralegal position will support attorneys and professionals across the Law Department, including our Whippany Real Estate Investments Unit servicing the Northeastern Territory of MetLife. The Unit handles a host of real estate matters, including mortgage loan origination and servicing, equity property acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture formation and servicing, leasing, entity maintenance, real estate related bankruptcy, and foreclosures. The role may also support other enterprise units and national/multi-national projects. This self-motivated paralegal will aid with a wide range of activities and primarily support the Real Estate Investments' legal team, Business Partners, and Legal Services Team initiatives. We expect that this role will support workflow for many of the asset classes supported by the Investments Law Department. Responsibilities • Support attorneys and professionals across the Law Department. , • Assist with real estate matters including mortgage loan origination and servicing, equity property acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture formation and servicing, leasing, entity maintenance, real estate related bankruptcy, and foreclosures. , • Prepare first drafts of basic agreements and negotiate routine agreements with supervision. , • Prepare periodic reports and fulfill audit requests. , • Conduct occasional research of legal codes and statutes. , • Handle multiple projects independently and under the general supervision of attorneys. , • Identify trends and opportunities to develop strategies and implement solutions to improve tools, systems and processes. Requirements • 5+ years of paralegal experience; corporate or real estate law preferred. , • Ability to independently perform various aspects of research and analysis. , • Strong verbal and written communication skills. , • Excellent organization and time management skills; strong attention to detail and project prioritization. , • Unquestionable ethical and professional judgment; ability to work with confidential documents and information. , • Highly versed with technology, works optimally in fast-paced environment. , • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Litera, Westlaw, LexisNexis. Nice-to-haves • Paralegal certificate and/or college degree preferred. , • Commissioned Notary Public preferred or willingness and ability to obtain commission. , • Experience in GEMS, Backshop, Intralinks, ProDeal, CTAdvantage, iManage is a plus. Benefits • Comprehensive health plan including medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. , • Company-paid life insurance and legal services. , • Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching. , • Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance. , • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs. , • Parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance. Apply Job!