Paralegal

About Galloway & Hommel, LLP

Galloway & Hommel, LLP is a respected Royal Oak-based law firm specializing in real estate and property law, including commercial and residential transactions, boundary and related property disputes, brokerage law, and related litigation.

Our attorneys are known for their deep expertise, professionalism, and client-focused approach. The Firm is committed to delivering practical legal solutions with integrity and efficiency. As a small and growing firm, Galloway & Hommel values initiative, reliability, professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Position Overview

The Paralegal is a dedicated legal support role responsible for helping the Firm’s attorneys manage active client matters, prepare legal documents, support litigation and transactional work, monitor substantive deadlines, and help keep matters progressing efficiently.

The role is focused on legal matter support rather than general office administration, bookkeeping, front-desk responsibilities, or routine scheduling. The Paralegal will work closely with the Firm’s attorneys and other Firm personnel, with primary responsibility for legal document preparation and substantive case and transaction support.

Because the Firm is small, the Paralegal must be highly organized, accurate, proactive, responsive, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities within appropriate attorney direction and supervision.

Regular Work Hours: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Support

• Prepare, format, and revise pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, exhibits, and other litigation-related documents under attorney direction
• Assist with discovery, including gathering, reviewing, and tracking responsive documents and information
• Prepare case materials for depositions, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation as needed
• Monitor litigation deadlines, response dates, discovery obligations, and other case requirements
• Identify potential factual, procedural, documentation, or deadline concerns and promptly bring them to the appropriate attorney’s attention
• Coordinate with Firm personnel regarding filing logistics, scheduling, and related administrative support

Real Estate, Property & Transaction Support

• Support commercial and residential real estate transactions, boundary and property disputes, brokerage law, and related matters
• Prepare and organize agreements, closing documents, title materials, surveys, deeds, property records, correspondence, and other matter-related documentation under attorney direction
• Assist with due diligence, identify missing or inconsistent information, and track outstanding items through closing or matter resolution
• Prepare files and supporting materials for closings, negotiations, client meetings, and attorney review

Client & Matter Communication

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, title companies, brokers, vendors, and other parties within the scope of assigned responsibilities
• Gather client information, documents, records, and other materials needed for active matters
• Follow up regarding outstanding documentation and matter-related information
• Keep attorneys informed of client communications, pending items, missing information, and potential concerns
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client and Firm matters
• Conduct preliminary prospective-client intake calls, identify the nature of the inquiry, gather basic matter information, and route the matter appropriately.

Matter Coordination & Practice Support

• Monitor assigned matters for outstanding information, unresolved action items, and overall readiness
• Maintain matter documentation in a manner that supports efficient client service and matter progression
• Coordinate with Firm personnel when administrative support, scheduling, filing logistics, or document processing is needed
• Maintain accurate and timely time-entry records for billable and non-billable work in accordance with Firm billing practices
• Identify practical opportunities to improve legal support processes and matter efficiency

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate consistent reliability, punctuality, and professional communication
• Produce accurate, timely, thorough, and well-organized work
• Take initiative and follow through on assigned responsibilities
• Manage multiple active matters, priorities, and deadlines effectively
• Communicate proactively regarding progress, questions, missing information, and potential concerns
• Exercise sound judgment and seek attorney guidance when appropriate
• Recognize and raise potential issues rather than simply completing assigned tasks
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other Firm personnel
• Accept feedback professionally and apply it to improve performance and consistency
• Contribute positively to the Firm’s client service and overall effectiveness

Qualifications

• Prior substantive paralegal experience or comparable legal support experience required 
• Experience or interest in supporting real estate, property, transactional, or litigation matters strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing legal and case-related documents 
• Experience with litigation support, discovery, transaction coordination, due diligence, court filings, or closing preparation preferred 
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple active matters, competing priorities, and deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Professional client service orientation 
• Ability to gather and organize information effectively for attorney review 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately 
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while recognizing when attorney direction or review is required 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat 
• Ability to learn legal, billing, document management, and case management systems 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base Salary: Starting at $45,000 annually, depending on relevant paralegal experience, demonstrated capability, and expected level of responsibility 
• Performance Incentive: Eligible for a discretionary annual performance-based bonus reflecting quality and timeliness of work, reliability, initiative, client service, and overall contribution to the Firm. 
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage 
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match 
• Disability coverage 
• Paid time off and Firm holidays in accordance with Firm policy

This job description is intended to clarify the expectations of the Paralegal role and support a shared understanding of responsibilities, priorities, and performance standards. As the Firm continues to grow, this role remains important to its ability to maintain strong matter preparation, provide responsive client service, and enable the attorneys to focus more effectively on legal analysis, strategy, and client counsel.