Legal Administrative Associate

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
MetLife is seeking a Legal Administrative Associate for its in-house Legal Services Team, which consists of administrative associates and paralegals supporting the Legal Affairs department. The position involves working in various areas of the department to address business needs and requirements.
The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment. Candidates should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. This position reports to the Services Team manager and involves collaboration with peers, stakeholders, and other members of the Legal Services Team within the Legal Affairs department.
The Opportunity
The Legal Administrative Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Legal Affairs department. By providing reliable support to attorneys and team members, this position ensures that day-to-day operations remain on track and communication remains clear and efficient. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude are essential, allowing the team to focus on important legal work while delivering excellent service to the business.
• Provides administrative support to attorneys and Services Team members as necessary.
• Prioritizes meetings and manages calendar effectively based on business priorities.
• Identifies and implements solutions to issues using an ownership approach.
• Utilizes various systems, including matter management, ebilling, expense reports, and other technology platforms as required.
• Communicates with executive assistants of senior leaders across all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Independently manage performance and time management responsibilities.
• Demonstrates skills in prioritization, organization, proofreading, and office administration.
• Exhibits initiative and anticipates professional needs.
• Provides back-up assistance during colleagues' absence.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive) and SharePoint; able to resolve fundamental software issues and learn new systems efficiently.
• Arrange business travel, including airlines, hotels, and transportation, and submit expense reimbursement requests promptly.
• Maintains documents and records according to administrative and record retention policies.
• Assists with department projects as required, exercising judgment within the scope of responsibility and performing other assigned work-related duties.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
Required:

• Associate degree or 2-3 years of administrative experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe), SharePoint

• Excellent organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills required.
• Ability to execute with urgency and agility.
• Strong record of success collaborating with diverse personalities.
• Positive, proactive, and able to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Candidate must be independent, self-motivated, with excellent organizational skills, and possess the ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, handle multiple tasks with frequent tight deadlines, and work well in team environments.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)
Preferred skills:

• Preferred experience with law firms or in house legal department.
• Build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled at multitasking and completing tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely results .

The expected salary range for this position is 53100-70900. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a 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, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, 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. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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