Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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 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.

The successful candidate will possess excellent legal research and legal systems proficiencies with strong attention to detail, highly adaptable, display legal acumen and good judgment. Prepares first drafts of basic agreements and negotiates routine agreements with supervision. Prepares periodic reports and fulfills audit requests. Occasional research of legal codes and statutes. Excellent organizational and administrative skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to handle multiple projects independently and under the general supervision of attorneys; meet deadlines, produce quality deliverables and be a strong team player. Ability to identify trends and opportunities to develop strategies and implement solutions to improve tools, systems and processes. Reports to an on-site attorney and an off-site manager of paralegals.

Key Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience; corporate or real estate law preferred.

• Ability to independently perform various aspects of research and analysis.

• Highly motivated and adaptable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills; strong attention to detail and project prioritization.

• Solution-oriented, dependable and cooperative.

• Strong record of success in collaborating with diverse personalities and operating in a team environment.

• Interest in knowledge sharing and coaching of junior paralegals.

• Unquestionable ethical and professional judgment; as well as the 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.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience; corporate or real estate law preferred.

• Ability to independently perform various aspects of research and analysis.

• Highly motivated and adaptable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills; strong attention to detail and project prioritization.

• Solution-oriented, dependable and cooperative.

• Strong record of success in collaborating with diverse personalities and operating in a team environment.

• Interest in knowledge sharing and coaching of junior paralegals.

• Unquestionable ethical and professional judgment; as well as the 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

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.