AI-Driven Claims Litigation Counsel

MetLif; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office schedule

401(k) with employer matching

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Job summary

MetLife in New York, NY seeks a senior attorney to lead the Claims Litigation Unit initiative, overseeing subpoena/garnishment responses and interpleader processes with AI support. The role includes handling benefits-related litigation, advising business areas, supervising outside counsel, and applying judgment to complex matters.

The candidate will manage escalation thresholds, supervise offshore teams, and advance a strategy-focused, risk-aware approach to litigation within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academics.
• Active state bar admission and eligibility for in-house counsel.
• 4+ years of litigation or related experience with AI usage.
• Proven ability to handle a substantial workload with judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage subpoena and garnishment responses, overseeing offshore and US paralegal teams.
• Supervise interpleader filings and related paralegal work with AI assistance.
• Advise internal clients on litigation risks and mitigation opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end litigation matters, including e-discovery, briefs, budgets, and outside counsel.

Skills

Legal judgment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Client counseling

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Admission to state bar

Tools

AI-assisted document review platforms

Matter management systems

Legal hold systems

Job description

MetLife in New York, NY seeks a senior attorney to lead the Claims Litigation Unit initiative, overseeing subpoena/garnishment responses and interpleader processes with AI support. The role includes handling benefits-related litigation, advising business areas, supervising outside counsel, and applying judgment to complex matters.

The candidate will manage escalation thresholds, supervise offshore teams, and advance a strategy-focused, risk-aware approach to litigation within a hybrid work model.