Executive Assistant - Legal

Overview The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high‑level administrative support to the Chief Counsel, Litigation and other attorneys in Government & Legal Affairs. The role supports senior leadership with scheduling, documentation, travel, expense reporting and special projects in a fast‑paced litigation department. Key Responsibilities Lead day‑to‑day administrative support for senior litigation leaders and attorneys. Produce high‑quality documents, presentations, reports, charts, memos, and correspondence with accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail. Manage complex calendar schedules, prioritizing meetings, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and aligning schedules with business priorities. Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, including workload prioritization, expense reporting, travel arrangements, matter management and e‑billing tools. Build strong working relationships across all organizational levels, including executive assistants to senior leaders, while maintaining professionalism. Coordinate special projects, department initiatives, meetings, and events, making independent decisions within the scope of responsibilities. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3‑5 years of administrative experience supporting multiple leaders, with proven ability to manage time, priorities and confidential information independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint and related legal or document‑management tools; able to learn new systems quickly. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment and the ability to anticipate the needs of legal professionals in a fast‑paced environment. High School diploma required. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of executive support experience to senior leaders. Experience interacting with executives at all levels. Proactive, solution‑focused work style with strong prioritization, organization and proofreading skills. Ability to take responsibility for ad‑hoc initiatives and special projects, using good judgment and independent problem‑solving. Location Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the New York office. Compensation Expected salary range $62,300 – $83,100, with eligibility for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms. Benefits U.S. benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, dental insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability. Company‑paid life insurance, legal services, a fully funded pension and 401(k) with employer matching, plus group discounts on voluntary insurance products, employee assistance, digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and more. MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard 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, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MetLife