What it's like working at Cavell Leitch
We care about your development, how you are rewarded and supported, and we are committed to creating a work/life experience that suits all our people.
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In return, the expectation is that you will genuinely care about our (your) clients and be there to make a difference in their lives. That’s why we’ve sought all of our staff’s input to create Cavell’s values. We see the firm’s values as our north star in that they guide all of our decisions and behaviours. Having a sense of our shared values also allow us to readily reward staff who go above and beyond and help keep us all on track in being accountable for our actions. If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you.
Navigating your career growth with confidence.
Continuous learning is at the heart of Cavell Leitch. From day one, we work with you to reach your full potential and achieve career goals throughout your time here. We've built structured progression pathways to guide your career development so you're never left feeling unprepared when you take that step up. We provide the resources you need to excel, including expert mentoring, participation in industry conferences, presenting at client events, professional development courses, and engaging webinars. Your ideas will be encouraged, your input will be valued, and you will grow from being surrounded by others who excel at what they do.
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Modern workspace; connected culture.
Our modern Christchurch CBD office embraces an open-plan design, intentionally breaking down traditional barriers. This open environment cultivates a transparent and supportive culture, ensuring assistance is always readily available. By prioritising accessibility and collaboration, we've created a culture where mentorship thrives. Beyond the workspace, our culture, social, charity, and shadow board committees offer even more ways to connect and engage within team members.
Wellbeing matters
Recognising the demands of the legal profession, we prioritise your wellbeing. We've implemented a comprehensive support system, including a $500 annual wellness allowance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Stay healthy with fresh fruit and flu vaccinations, learn through wellbeing sessions, and connect with colleagues through our Cavell Club on Strava. We're fostering a supportive community that support your wellbeing.
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Celebrating your success: reward and recognition.
We value and recognise the hard work of our team at Cavell Leitch. Beyond competitive compensation, we offer unique benefits like extra paid leave days (including "Easter Tuesday"), enhanced parental leave and top up payments, paid marital leave, and paid study leave. Your achievements are further celebrated through promotions and our "shout out" system, acknowledging contributions no matter how big or small.
The Cavell Leitch values
At Cavell Leitch, our values form the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to providing expert legal advice with a client-centered approach, simplifying complex issues, and helping our clients move forward with confidence. Our focus on integrity, collaboration, and excellence drives us to deliver meaningful solutions that support our clients, our team, and our community.
Discover more about the values that guide us
Employee Handbook
We think we’re a bit different from other law firms. We believe that if you’re spending a large part of your life working, it should be with an award-winning law firm committed to growth in a vibrant and rewarding culture.
Before considering joining our team, read our handbook for a rundown on the ‘gives’ and ‘gets’ of working at Cavell.