Project Manager (Legal Industry)

Metro Manila
Permanent
Part-time

15 days ago
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🧾 Job Title: Project Manager – Legal IndustryLocation: RemoteEmployment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20 hours/week)Reports To: Managing AttorneyPractice 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 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)

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