Legal and compliance

Case Manager (Legal)

Archway Recruitment

WellingtonYesterday
Full timeSenior

What the role involves

  • Investigating complaints
  • Assessing evidence
  • Researching legislation

What they ask for

A law degree; relevant post-admission legal experience

  • Bachelor's degree

About the job

About The Organisation

Our client is a well-established and highly respected dispute resolution organisation that provides an independent service to consumers and industry participants. With a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and fairness, they play an important role in helping parties achieve fair and constructive outcomes.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys problem solving, investigation, analysis, and achieving fair outcomes.

As a Case Manager, you will manage a portfolio of disputes from initial assessment through to resolution. You'll investigate complaints, gather and assess evidence, undertake legal and regulatory research, engage with a variety of stakeholders, and prepare recommendations and written findings.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your legal expertise in a practical and people-focused environment, where your judgement and communication skills will have a direct impact on achieving positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Will See You

  • Investigate complaints and analyse information from multiple sources
  • Assess evidence and research relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards
  • Engage with complainants, industry participants, legal representatives, and other stakeholders
  • Facilitate settlements and negotiate outcomes between parties
  • Prepare written findings, recommendations, and decisions
  • Manage case progress, timelines, and communications
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and broader organisational projects

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

We're looking for someone who combines legal capability with excellent judgement and a genuine interest in people.

  • A law degree and relevant post-admission legal experience
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and written communication skills
  • The ability to assess complex information and identify key issues
  • Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, or industry standards
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to working as part of a team
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and personal accountability

What's in it for you?

You'll be joining a specialist organisation with a clear purpose: helping people resolve financial disputes fairly and constructively.

  • Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
  • Five weeks' annual leave
  • Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
  • Modern CBD offices close to public transport
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, experienced, and collaborative team environment
  • Meaningful work that contributes to fair outcomes for consumers and industry participants

Contact

If you're a lawyer who enjoys solving problems, asking the right questions and finding fair outcomes — we'd like to hear from you.

All enquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Tracey tracey@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 021 022 32033.