Project Manager (Legal Industry)

🧾 Job Title: Project Manager – Legal IndustryLocation: Remote Employment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20 hours/week) Reports To: Managing Attorney Practice Area: Estate Planning, Probate and Medicaid🧭 OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to support a solo legal practice specializing in estate planning and related services. This role is ideal for someone with strong project coordination skills who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys client-facing communication. No prior law office experience is required—just a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality support.📌 Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Attorney, the Project Manager will:🔍 Review all existing open files and convert them into structured projects, identifying key milestones, deliverables, timelines, and deadlines.📂 Build and maintain internal status review documentation to track progress and ensure accountability.📤 Build and maintain external status review documentation for client-facing updates.📞 Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, proactively delivering file updates with a consistent communication cadence.🧭 Coordinate with legal staff and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines.🎓 QualificationsRequirement DescriptionProject Planning Experience:Recent hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, ClickUp).Administrative BackgroundDemonstrated experience in project management, office administration, or operations.Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and client-friendly tone.Time Management: Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Professionalism: Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.Legal Experience: Not required—training will be provided on legal-specific workflows.💡 Bonus AttributesFamiliarity with legal terminology or document workflows (not required but helpful)Experience working with solo practitioners or small teamsComfort with remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace)Originally posted on Himalayas