Project Manager (Legal Industry)

Job Title: Project Manager - Legal Industry Location: Remote Employment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20 hours/week) Reports To: Managing Attorney Practice Area: Estate Planning, Probate and Medicaid Overview We 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 Responsibilities Under 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. Qualifications Requirement Description Project Planning Experience: Recent hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, ClickUp). Administrative Background Demonstrated 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 Attributes • Familiarity with legal terminology or document workflows (not required but helpful) • Experience working with solo practitioners or small teams • Comfort with remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace) Originally posted on Himalayas