About the role
π§Ύ Job Title: Project Manager β Legal Industry
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20 hours/week)
Reports To: Managing Attorney
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Probate and Medicaid
π§ 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 requiredβjust a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality support.
π Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Attorney, the Project Manager will:
- π Review all existing open files and convert them into structured projects, identifying key milestones, deliverables, timelines, and deadlines.
- π Build and maintain internal status review documentation to track progress and ensure accountability.
- π€ Build and maintain external status review documentation for client-facing updates.
- π Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, proactively delivering file updates with a consistent communication cadence.
- π§ Coordinate with legal staff and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
π 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 requiredβtraining will be provided on legal-specific workflows.
π‘ 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)