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About Phi Finney McDonald Australia

Phi Finney McDonald is a boutique law firm operating in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, specializing in intricate and extensive litigation cases, particularly in commercial and shareholder class actions. Led by founding principals who previously spearheaded the project litigation practice at a prominent Australian plaintiff firm, the firm boasts over forty years of litigation expertise, including twenty-five years of focused class action experience. Their collective efforts have resulted in nearly half a billion dollars in settlements from class action cases.

Your role

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services that meet the highest professional standards 
• Investigate the facts of a case, including by taking and recording client instructions
• Briefing counsel and experts
• Under the supervision of a lawyer, prepare drafts of letters of advice to clients, and correspondence to third parties
• Triaging and contacting new client enquiries
• Collating evidence and conducting discovery reviews
• Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
• Organising and maintaining documents in a paper and electronic filing system
• Gathering and arranging evidence and other legal documents for review and case preparation
• Writing reports and memoranda
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing transcripts
• Meeting all admission to practice requirements
• Contribute to a workplace culture that is highly professional but relaxed and fun, that is efficient and outcome-focussed, and which encourages collaboration and creativity irrespective of seniority
• Perform such other duties as directed and necessary for the proper performance of the role

Benefits

Your contribution to the firm will be recognised with excellent remuneration, training and development opportunities, and a range of incentives, such as:

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)
• Work-life balance
• Access to quality leadership and coaching from exceptional litigators
• An innovative environment where your ideas will be heard and supported
• Up to 8 days of paid additional leave for the Christmas / New Year shutdown
• Firm bonus scheme
• Regular social events including monthly firm lunches
• A fun work environment

Company culture

Phi Finney McDonald believes in the potential of individuals, focusing on work ethic, potential, and cultural alignment during recruitment. They foster a culture where understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses leads to individual and team development. With a commitment to dynamic and diverse teams, they empower staff with responsibility, encouraging engagement, reflection, and learning from experiences. Additionally, the firm strongly supports flexible working arrangements, especially for those with parental or caregiver responsibilities, and those transitioning back to full-time roles.

About you

Phi Finney McDonald is always interested to hear from natural problem solvers with the discipline to perform at the highest standard in a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment.

Requirements:

• Experience in litigation or class action is favourable
• Strong academic results
• Desire to pursue a career in litigation
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Demonstrates initiative and proactivity
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Treat all colleagues with courtesy and respect
• Demands high performance from self and colleagues
• Complies with time recording policy
• Meets all CPD requirements

How to apply

Please apply now by submitting your resume, your academic transcript and a cover letter outlining your suitability.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• phifinneymcdonald.com