Fees Clerk

Join a Leading Liverpool Barristers' Chambers

Location: Liverpool City Centre

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Liverpool Civil Law

Liverpool Civil Law is a highly regarded set of barristers' chambers, known for excellence in advocacy and first-class client service. Based in the heart of Liverpool's legal district, we provide specialist representation and advice across civil, family and commercial law.

We are seeking a professional and motivated Fees Clerk to join our friendly and hardworking clerking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with credit control or legal finance experience who enjoys responsibility and variety in their day.

The Role

As Fees Clerk, you'll report to the Senior Clerk and take ownership of the efficient recovery of barristers' fees. Your work will help maintain the financial health of chambers and ensure first-rate service to solicitors and clients.

Key Duties

• Proactively chase and recover outstanding fees by telephone, email and letter.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of payments and debtor activity.
• Liaise with solicitors' firms and other clients to resolve billing or payment queries promptly.
• Monitor aged debt reports and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the clerking and accounts teams to ensure smooth billing and collections.
• Prepare and reconcile fee notes when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in credit control, fee recovery or legal accounts, ideally within a law firm, barristers' chambers or other professional services.
• Confident and courteous when communicating by phone or email.
• Organised, accurate and persistent with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, approachable and able to build lasting relationships.
• Familiar with LEX or other chambers management systems (desirable but not essential).

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Join a supportive, well-established team in a respected legal environment.
• Beautiful city-centre offices with excellent transport links.
• Genuine scope to develop within a leading Liverpool chambers.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Fees Clerk or Credit Controller looking for a rewarding role in the legal sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

Start date: January 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous fees clerk, credit control or legal finance experience?

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person